An Argument for the Internal Validity of Quasi-Experiments

question 36

Multiple Choice

An argument for the internal validity of quasi-experiments

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

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Definitions:

Sunk Cost Effect

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Availability Heuristic

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Confirmation Bias

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