Asked by Rachel Dominguez on Jul 07, 2024

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Dr. Khan conducted a study of responses to homeless individuals in a large East Coast city. He wonders whether the same results would be obtained in midwestern, southern, or West Coast cities. Dr. Khan is wondering about

A) generalizability.
B) validity.
C) reliability.
D) proving causality.

Generalizability

is the extent to which research findings or conclusions can be applied to larger populations or different contexts beyond the original study.

Homeless Individuals

People who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those living on the streets or in shelters.

Midwestern

Pertaining to the central region of the United States, characterized by its agricultural economy and considered the heartland of the country.

  • Understand the concept of generalizability in research and the factors that may limit it.
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Zybrea KnightJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Dr. Khan is questioning whether the results of his study can be generalized to other cities in different regions, indicating concerns about generalizability.