External validity refers to the validity of inferences about whether the results of the study are…
A) generalizable beyond a specific study
B) ... such that one can conclude that X has a causal impact on Y
C) ... relevant for social policy

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External validity refers to the ability to generalize the results of a study beyond the specific research setting, sample, or population. It is concerned with the extent to which the findings can be generalized to other settings, populations, and time periods. It is about the generalizability of the findings. Option B refers to internal validity and option C refers to policy relevance, which are not related to external validity.

External Validity Refers to the Validity of Inferences About Whether