population validity
[ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən vəˈlɪdəti]
noun
validade populacional
1. The degree to which research findings obtained from a sample can be generalized to the larger population from which the sample was drawn
The study's population validity was questioned because the sample only included urban residents.
A validade populacional do estudo foi questionada porque a amostra incluía apenas residentes urbanos.
2. In research methodology, the extent to which results are applicable and relevant to the target population outside of the experimental setting
Researchers must ensure population validity when designing studies with diverse demographic groups.
Os pesquisadores devem garantir validade populacional ao desenhar estudos com grupos demográficos diversos.
This is primarily an academic and scientific term used in research methodology, statistics, and social sciences. It is more prevalent in formal academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA rather than in everyday conversation. The concept is fundamental to research design and is emphasized heavily in university-level research methods courses.
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