Why Do Quasi-Experiments Tend to Have Very Good Construct Validity

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why do quasi-experiments tend to have very good construct validity for the independent variable?

• A)The manipulations have been previously validated in the lab.
• B)They use real-world manipulations/experiences.
• C)They tend to use more participants.
• D)They also have good construct validity for the dependent variable.

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