The regression-discontinuity design:
A) Is a relatively weak design for demonstrating a treatment effect
B) Is subject to many potential threats to internal validity
C) Is a type of pretest-posttest design
D) Is a very good design to use especially when certain criteria are met

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The regression-discontinuity design is considered a strong quasi-experimental design when the assignment to treatment is based on a cutoff score. It can provide strong causal inferences when the assumptions of the design are met.

The Regression-Discontinuity Design