How does a researcher who conducts a small-N design address external validity concerns about his study?
A)Triangulates his findings with other findings
B)Runs more small-N studies with similar participants
C)Runs more small-N studies with the same participants
D)Runs a large-N study before running a small-N study

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Triangulating findings with other studies can help increase external validity by showing that the findings are consistent across different settings or populations. Running more small-N studies with similar or same participants would not necessarily increase external validity if the participants are not representative of the population of interest. Running a large-N study before running a small-N study is not always feasible or necessary, and may not address external validity concerns if the large-N study is not representative of the population of interest.

How Does a Researcher Who Conducts a Small-N Design Address