Whereas internal validity refers to how well the study establishes causal relationships, external validity refers to ____.

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External validity refers to the extent to which the findings can be generalized to other populations, settings, and situations beyond the sample and context of the study. Internal validity, on the other hand, refers to the degree to which the study design and methods allow us to draw causal inferences about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Answers A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not capture the meaning of external validity.

Whereas Internal Validity Refers to How Well the Study Establishes