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 inferential statistics.
E) Use only one's own clients/patients/students.

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Comparing the results of a small-N design with other studies can help address external validity concerns by providing evidence for how applicable the findings might be in other contexts or with different populations. This can help researchers determine whether they can generalize the findings or whether they are more specific to the current sample or setting.

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