Whether the findings of a study can be appropriately extrapolated to people outside of the research sample is an issue of _____________.
A) internal validity
B) external validity
C) control vs. experimental treatments
D) maturation effects

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External validity pertains to the generalizability of research findings to people or situations beyond the research sample. Internal validity refers to the accuracy of causal inferences within a specific study. Control vs. experimental treatments and maturation effects are specific threats to internal validity.

Whether the Findings of a Study Can Be Appropriately Extrapolated