Glossary Term
Validity – (External)
Categories: Research Methods & Study Design
the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized beyond the specific sample or setting studied — to other populations, contexts, or times.
Synonyms:
Generalizability
Examples
A clinical trial on a new diabetes drug is conducted only in one city with middle-aged participants. If the results also apply to younger adults in other countries, the study has strong external validity.