What is the extrapolation problem?
A) The difficulty of differentiating good and bad effects of a social innovation
B) The difficulty of calculating how potential benefits weigh against potential risks
C) The difficulty of concluding that correlations indicate causation
D) The difficulty of concluding that outcomes in one context will carry over to a different context

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The extrapolation problem refers to the difficulty of generalizing or assuming that outcomes in one context (such as a study) will carry over to a different context (such as a different population or setting). This can lead to erroneous conclusions or ineffective interventions. Therefore, the best choice is D.

What Is the Extrapolation Problem