Which of the following terms is closely related to the generalization of the outcome of research?

Generalisation of research outcomes relates to both external validity and inference together.

External validity alone captures only the reach of results across settings.

Inference alone captures only the drawing of conclusions from evidence.

Saying it cannot be ascertained is wrong, the link is well established.

Generalisation extends inferences from the sample to the wider population.

A representative sample is the bridge that makes such generalisation sound.