External validity refers to which of these issues?
A) The relationship existing between the independent variable and the study outcomes
B) The influence of a specific event on the independent variable
C) The degree to which extraneous or mediating variables interfere with the study outcomes
D) The degree to which findings are generalizable to populations beyond those studied

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External validity is concerned with the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to other settings, populations, or times. It addresses the applicability of the study findings beyond the specific conditions under which the study was conducted.

External Validity Refers to Which of These Issues