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A study has high internal validity but low external validity. This means:

A.The results are widely generalizable but causation is unclear
B.Causation can be inferred but the results may not generalize
C.Neither causation nor generalizability can be established
D.The study has strong reliability but weak validity

Explanation

Core Concept

Internal validity refers to the ability to establish cause-and-effect, while external validity refers to generalizability. High internal + low external = can infer causation in this specific study but results may not apply broadly.

Correct Answer

BCausation can be inferred but the results may not generalize

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