If a researcher is concerned about external validity, which of the following would you recommend with regard to conducting small-N designs?
A)Do not conduct small-N designs if you are concerned about external validity.
B)Compare the results of a small-N design with other studies.
C)Conduct only reversal designs.
D)Use only one's own clients/patients/students.

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Conducting a small-N design alongside other studies can help to increase external validity by providing a basis for comparison and a better understanding of the generalizability of the findings. While avoiding small-N designs altogether may reduce some threats to external validity, it also limits the types of research questions that can be addressed. Conducting only reversal designs (C) may not be feasible or appropriate in all cases, and using only one's own clients/patients/students (D) may introduce bias into the study. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is to compare the results of a small-N design with other studies.

If a Researcher Is Concerned About External Validity, Which of the Following