This article critically examines a 2019 study on the genetic factors contributing to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While the study emphasizes the role of genetics in ASD, it neglects to consider the influence of environmental factors and relies on measurement tools with questionable validity. The article discusses the importance of construct, content, and external validity in research and highlights the limitations of the study’s design. It urges a multidisciplinary approach to understand the complex causes of autism and calls for greater consideration of environmental factors in future research.
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An 80% Genetic Risk for Autism? A Friendly and Harsh Criticism of the Findings by Bai et al. (2019)
This article critically examines a 2019 study on the genetic factors contributing to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While the study emphasizes the role of genetics in ASD, it neglects to consider the influence of environmental factors and relies on measurement tools with questionable validity. The article discusses the importance of construct, content, and external validity in research and highlights the limitations of the study’s design. It urges a multidisciplinary approach to understand the complex causes of autism and calls for greater consideration of environmental factors in future research.