What about external validity would concern a nurse researcher regarding a research study?
A) The relationship between the independent variable and the study outcomes
B) Whether a specific event influenced the dependent variable
C) The degree to which extraneous or mediating variables interfered with the study outcomes
D) The degree to which the findings are generalizable to populations beyond those studied

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Correct D: External validity deals with possible problems of generalizability of the
investigation's findings to other populations or environments.
Incorrect A: Internal validity refers to the relationship between the independent variable and the study outcomes.
Incorrect B: Influence of a specific event on the study (historical threat)usually is associated with the independent variable (internal validity).
Incorrect C: Extraneous or mediating variables usually are associated with the effects of the independent variables.

What About External Validity Would Concern a Nurse Researcher Regarding