Question

Which statement about validity is true? Question 9 options: a) Inappropriate eligibility criteria could affect a study's construct validity. b) Attrition would have no effect on a study's generalizability. c) Construct validity focuses on inferences about measurements. d) Attrition would have no effect on a study's internal validity.

Answer 1

The statement ' Inappropriate eligibility criteria could affect a study's construct validity' is true.

Option: (a)

Explanation:

• For the construct of the study to be valid, it is primarily necessary that the criteria of eligibility prescribed for the authenticity of the study is followed strictly.

• If any of the factors that make the study eligible are compromised with, there is a great possibility that the very nature of the study would change to not fit the idea of the study.