generalizability
[/ˌdʒɛn.ər.əl.aɪ.zə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/]
nounfemininepl: generalizabilities
generalizabilidade
1. The quality or extent to which findings, results, or conclusions from a study or specific case can be applied to other situations, populations, or contexts
The generalizability of the research findings was limited because the study only included participants from one region.
A generalizabilidade dos resultados da pesquisa foi limitada porque o estudo incluiu apenas participantes de uma região.
2. In research methodology, the degree to which results obtained from a sample can be extrapolated to the broader population
Researchers must consider generalizability when designing experiments to ensure their conclusions apply beyond the laboratory setting.
Os pesquisadores devem considerar a generalizabilidade ao projetar experimentos para garantir que suas conclusões se apliquem além do ambiente de laboratório.
3. The capacity of a principle, rule, or concept to be applied broadly across different domains or scenarios
The generalizability of this statistical method makes it useful across multiple scientific disciplines.
A generalizabilidade deste método estatístico o torna útil em múltiplas disciplinas científicas.
This is primarily an academic and scientific term used extensively in research methodology, psychology, sociology, and other empirical disciplines. In Brazilian universities, generalizabilidade is a key concept in research ethics and methodology courses. The term reflects the importance placed on reproducibility and validity in the scientific method, particularly relevant in contexts where research findings need to inform broader policy or practice decisions.
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