Generalizability & Populations
Quantitative research is concerned with this extent, to which findings from a study can be attributed to a larger population.
what is generalizability
This is the ideal population to which a study's results would generalize, though it's rarely evaluated directly.
what is the target population
This population refers to those whom the researcher can realistically access, sitting between the target population and the sample.
what is the accessible population
Gall, Gall, and Borg (2007) noted that generalizability requires asking this two-word question about the intended group.
what is "generalizable to whom?"
This term describes the idea that participants in a study can be identified with the accessible population, who are identified with the target population.
what is representativeness?