It is appropriate to generalize results from one study to other populations similar to the sample used in it.

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If the sample used in the study is representative of the population of interest and the study was conducted using sound methodology and statistical analysis, then it is appropriate to generalize the results to other populations that are similar to the sample used in the study. However, generalizing to populations that are very different from the sample used in the study may not be appropriate.

It Is Appropriate to Generalize Results from One Study to Other