Quiz & Worksheet - Ecological Validity

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What is ecological validity?

The extent to which the findings of a research study are able to be generalized to real-life settings The extent to which a research study is able to measure what it claims to measure

None of the answers are correct The extent to which your measurements are able to be generalized to the entire population

Worksheet

Print Ecological Validity in Psychology: Definition & Explanation Worksheet

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

If your research study has high ecological validity, then you can generalize the findings of your research study to real-life settings.
When you conduct research in artificial settings that lack realism and have very little in common with real-life settings, you will likely have low ecological validity.
Generally speaking, when you conduct research in settings that are realistic, your study will likely have high ecological validity.
The extent to which your study measures what it is supposed to measure is called external validity.

2. What is the relationship between experimental control and ecological validity?

The more that we try to control in a study or experiment, the less ecological validity that we have.
The more that we try to control in a study or experiment, the more ecological validity that we have.
There is no relationship between ecological validity and experimental control.
The relationship varies dependent upon the variables being studied.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz/worksheet combo will help test your understanding regarding the definition and usage of ecological validity. Different types of generalizations will be covered on the quiz.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments, you'll be tested on:

Define ecological validity
Differentiate between experimental control and ecological validity
Types of generalizations ecological validity is concerned with

Skills Practiced

Distinguishing differences- differentiate between high and low ecological validity
Information recall - know the various types of ecological validity and how they function
Defining key concepts- ensure you can define the various forms of ecological validity

Additional Learning

To learn more about ecological validity, review the accompanying lesson called Ecological Validity in Psychology: Definition & Explanation. This lesson covers the following objectives: