generalizability
- noun
- /ˌdʒɛnəraɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
- Specialized
- The nonrepresentative nature of the sample limits the generalizability of the study findings to the larger population.
- generalizability of findings
- generalizability of results
- generalizability of the study
Examples
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The sample size of two schools and 86 teachers limits the generalizability of these findings.
Academic text (2013) -
Several factors limit the interpretation of the present results and their generalizability to other populations.
Academic text (1999) -
Finally, two aspects of the study might limit the generalizability of its results.
Academic text (2008) -
Given these findings, it is important to note that the generalizability of the results may be limited.
Academic text (1996) -
Consequently, it may be difficult to establish the generalizability of findings.
Academic text (2011) -
Several possible limitations of the present study may reduce the theoretical generalizability of the findings.
Academic text (1995) -
Future research might explore the generalizability of these findings to the evaluation of "real" AIDS patients.
Academic text (1990) -
Typically, large sample sizes and random assignment are considered to improve the generalizability of findings.
Academic text (2013) -
External validity and generalizability of the findings may be affected under these conditions.
Academic text (2008) -
The small size of the sample limits the generalizability of the study's conclusions to the broader population.
Synonyms
A quality that makes something useful in many situations
How Generalizable
Surface Forms
Morphology
generalizability = generalizable (transparent) = general + ize + able + ity
The noun is a straightforward nominalization of the adjective 'generalizable' using the productive suffix '-ity', yielding 'the quality of being generalizable'.
Etymology
Generalizability comes from general ('common' or 'for many cases') plus the ending -ability ('ability'). So it means the 'ability to be general', or how well results or ideas can apply to many people or situations.