In conducting her literature review, Carol noticed that most of the articles she was finding were 25 years old and she used them to develop her study. As a result her study's temporal validity may be affected.

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Temporal validity refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized over time. Using older sources may mean that the information is outdated, potentially affecting the relevance and applicability of the study's conclusions to the current context.

In Conducting Her Literature Review, Carol Noticed That Most of the Articles