Any factor that limits the ability to generalize the results of the study is a threat to ____.
A) internal validity
B) external validity
C) reliability
D) accuracy

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External validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other settings or populations. Therefore, any factor that limits this generalizability is a threat to external validity. Factors that affect internal validity, such as confounding variables, affect the accuracy of the causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables within the study, but do not necessarily affect the ability to generalize the results. Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of the study measures or procedures, while accuracy refers to the degree to which the results of the study match the true values or phenomena being measured. Neither of these concepts relate directly to the ability to generalize the study results.

Any Factor That Limits the Ability to Generalize the Results