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    Unit 7:This assignment has just 1 part-A discussion
    Due 09/11/17
    Provide an operational definition of intelligence. What is the role of operational definitions within quantitative research? What are the strengths and weaknesses of operational definitions within psychology research?
    Due 09/11/17
    In some quantitative studies the terms external validity and generalizability are portrayed as synonymous. In contrast Reichardt (2011) makes the claim that external validity and generalizability should be considered distinct concepts. What is external validity? What are the merits of distinguishing between external validity and generalizability of quantitative results?
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    1. Criticisms of and an Alternative to the Shadish Cook and Campbell Validity Typology
    Reichardt C. S. (2011). Criticisms of and an alternative to the Shadish Cook and Campbell validity typology.New Directions for Evaluation (130) 43-53. doi:10.1002/ev.364
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    2. Preliminary Concepts in Inference
    McGrath R. E. (2011). Preliminary concepts in inference. InQuantitative models in psychology(pp. 13-33). Washington DC: American Psychological Association. doi:10.1037/12316-001
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    3. Reflections on the Status and Direction of Psychology: An External Historical Perspective
    Giorgi A. (2013). Reflections on the status and direction of psychology: An external historical perspective. Journal ofPhenomenological Psychology 44(2) 244-261. doi:10.1163/15691624-12341257
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    4. Threats to the Validity of Research
    Parker R. M. (1993). Threats to the validity of research.Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin 36(3) 130-138.
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