Internal validity would be of most concern in which of the following study designs?
A) Correlational
B) Descriptive
C) Exploratory
D) Quasi-experimental

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Although internal validity should be a concern in all studies, it is addressed more frequently in relation to studies examining causality than in other studies. Quasi-experimental is the only causal design choice for this question.
When causality or prediction is not of concern in a study, threats to internal validity are not of as much concern. Although internal validity should be a concern in all studies, it is addressed more frequently in relation to studies examining causality than in other studies. Correlational design is not a causal study design.
When causality or prediction is not of concern in a study, threats to internal validity are not of as much concern. Although internal validity should be a concern in all studies, it is addressed more frequently in relation to studies examining causality than in other studies. Descriptive design is not a causal study design.
When causality or prediction is not of concern in a study, threats to internal validity are not of as much concern. Although internal validity should be a concern in all studies, it is addressed more frequently in relation to studies examining causality than in other studies. Exploratory design is not a causal study design.

Internal Validity Would Be of Most Concern in Which of the Following