External Validity
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the extent to which the results of research or testing can be generalized beyond the sample that generated them. The more specialized the sample, the less likely will it be that the results are highly generalizable to other individuals, situations, and time periods.
Framework senses
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- the extent to which the results of research or testing can be generalized beyond the sample that generated them. The more specialized the sample, the less likely will it be that the results are highly generalizable to other individuals, situations, and time periods.