The analysis is externally valid if
A)the statistical inferences about causal effects are valid for the population being studied.
B)the study has passed a double blind refereeing process for a journal.
C)its inferences and conclusions can be generalized from the population and setting studied to other populations and settings.
D)some committee outside the author's department has validated the findings.

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External validity refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other populations, settings, and conditions. Option A refers to internal validity, which is the extent to which a study provides accurate conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships. Option B and D are not relevant to external validity.

The Analysis Is Externally Valid If