Practice External Validity - 5.3.2 | Module 5: Empirical Research Methods in HCI | Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Micro Specialization
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define external validity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how findings apply beyond a single study.

Question 2

Easy

What is a primary threat to external validity?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the recruited sample might differ from the target population.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is external validity?

  • A measure of internal consistency
  • The ability to apply findings beyond the study
  • The number of participants in a study

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how results can relate to situations outside the original study.

Question 2

True or False: Selection bias is a major threat to external validity.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the importance of how our participants are selected.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a study testing a new productivity app in one company. Discuss how you would evaluate external validity and what steps could be taken to enhance it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about various company types and user roles in productivity apps.

Question 2

Propose a research design for a new educational platform that enhances external validity by addressing the discussed threats.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider who your typical users would be and where they interact with educational platforms.

Challenge and get performance evaluation