________ 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 extent to which a study can confidently conclude that a relationship exists between the independent and dependent variables without the influence of extraneous factors. External validity, on the other hand, refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other settings, populations, and situations.

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