________ refers to the researcher's ability to make causal inferences regarding an experimental outcome and _________ refers to the researcher's ability to generalize the findings beyond the scope of the specific experiment.

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Internal validity refers to the researcher's ability to make causal inferences regarding an experimental outcome, which means to what degree the experiment was able to determine that the independent variable caused the change in the dependent variable. External validity refers to the researcher's ability to generalize the findings beyond the scope of the specific experiment, which means how well the results of the study can be extended to other populations, settings, or times.

________ Refers to the Researcher's Ability to Make Causal Inferences