Which of the Following Is a Common Weakness of Experimental

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common weakness of experimental research?

• A)The inability to draw cause-effect conclusions.
• B)The difficulty of obtaining representative samples.
• C)The inapplicability of statistical principles to the research findings.
• D)The lack of appropriate dependent variables.
• E)The presence of threats to internal validity posed by confounds.

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