An Argument for the Internal Validity of Quasi-Experiments

question 55

Multiple Choice

An argument for the internal validity of quasi-experiments

• A)can always be made solely on the basis of the results of the quasi-experiments.
• B)can be made on the basis of supplementary data and logical analysis in addition to the results of the quasi-experiment itself.
• C)can only be made if a corresponding true experiment has been done.
• D)cannot be made because of inherent threats to internal validity in these designs.

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