The term _______ refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be replicated across variations in operational definitions, research settings, or research populations.
A) ecological validity
B) theoretical validity
C) boundary conditions
D) generalizability

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Generalizability refers to the ability to apply the results of a study to a larger population or other settings. Ecological validity refers to the degree to which a study's findings can be generalized to real-world settings, theoretical validity refers to the soundness and appropriateness of the theories underlying the study, and boundary conditions refer to the limitations or qualifications on the generalizability of the study's findings to certain populations or situations.

The Term _______ Refers to the Extent to Which the Results