The study seems to have a high degree of internal validity. It sought to measure the effect of Muslim headgear, race, and affect on shooter bias, and the correlations are statistically significant and valid. The external validity is harder to evaluate. It seems unlikely that the (i) ______ would be true in a literal sense for all groups, but it may indicate a subtle form of stereotyping and racism (ii) _______ our mental processes that can have wide implications. These results, insofar as they indicate a subtle, largely-subconscious aggression towards Muslims, may well be (iii) ______ to the general population.
Blank (i) |
Blank (ii) |
Blank (iii) |
A. paradigm |
D. insular to |
G. generalized |
B. aspersion |
E. hindmost in |
H. postulated |
C. treachery |
F. intrinsic to |
I. acceded |
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