A researcher creates an experimental design that closely mirrors a "real-world" situation. In doing so, she argues that her findings are more generalizable to real-world situations. What form of validity is she asserting?

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Giancarlo Pollard

18 March, 08:48

A researcher creates an experimental design that closely mirrors a "real-world" situation. In doing so, she argues that her findings are more generalizable to real-world situations. What form of validity is she asserting?

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Ibrahim Ferrell · Answer 1

external validity

Explanation:

External validity: In research methods and statistics, the term "external validity" is described as a phenomenon that involves a specific degree to which the conclusions from a particular research study is being generalized related to the individuals who doesn't belong a study.

Generally, there are three basic types of external validity's generalization including:

1. Population,

2. Environmental,

3. Temporal.

In the question above, the given statement signifies the "external validity".