population validity

the degree to which study results from a sample can be generalized to a larger target group of interest (the population). For example, consider an educational researcher wishing to characterize the academic motivation of students. If he or she conducts a study of only urban students, then the investigator would need to demonstrate that the findings apply beyond the sample used in the study to the broader set of all students as a whole. Population validity is a type of external validity.

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May 9th 2024

exo- (ex-)

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