Externally invalid experiments are not problematic when the goal of the research is to:
A)model a real-world phenomenon.
B)generalize research findings to different cultures.
C)make naturalistic observations.
D)test hypotheses derived from theories.

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Experiments that are externally invalid may not accurately reflect real-world situations, but they can still be useful for testing hypotheses derived from theories. In other words, as long as the goal is to test a specific hypothesis rather than to make generalizations to different cultures or situations, external validity may not be as critical.

Externally Invalid Experiments Are Not Problematic When the Goal of the Research