When a research study is said to be generalizable to a diverse range of social settings, it is said that this study has good:
A) convergence validity.
B) external validity.
C) equivalence validity.
D) internal validity.

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External validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to other settings, populations, or situations outside of the study conditions. This is why when a study is applicable to a wide range of social settings, it is considered to have good external validity.

When a Research Study Is Said to Be Generalizable to a Diverse