When using a quasi-experimental design, rival hypotheses can sometimes be ruled out by
A) eliminating the pre-test
B) eliminating the control group
C) eliminating the IV
D) making a complex prediction

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Making a complex prediction can help rule out rival hypotheses in a quasi-experimental design by specifying the expected pattern of results in detail, which can demonstrate that the observed effects are due to the manipulated variable rather than other factors.

When Using a Quasi-Experimental Design, Rival Hypotheses Can Sometimes Be