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external validity  

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  • External validity is a property that allows research findings to be generalized to a larger POPULATION. External validity is a concern when constructing experimental and non-experimental (OBSERVATIONAL) RESEARCH designs. Researchers can ensure external validity through careful construction of their research design. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods; External Validity]

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