Experimental research studies tend to have very _______ internal validity but often have relatively ______ external validity.
A)high; low
B)low; high
C)high; high
D)low; low

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Experimental research studies are designed to have high internal validity, as the researcher wants to ensure that changes in the dependent variable are caused solely by the manipulation of the independent variable. However, this often means that the study is conducted in a controlled environment, which may limit the generalizability of the results to other settings, leading to lower external validity.

Experimental Research Studies Tend to Have Very _______ Internal Validity