A study that does not generalize beyond the specific context and people of the experiment being conducted lacks _____ validity.
A) external
B) sampling
C) convenience
D) randomness

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External validity refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other populations and settings. If a study only applies to the specific context and people of the experiment, it lacks external validity. Sampling, convenience, and randomness are all related to the process of selecting participants for a study, but they do not directly address the issue of external validity.

A Study That Does Not Generalize Beyond the Specific Context