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MENTAL MODEL · M8691

External Validity

External Validity
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28

CORE DEFINITION

External validity refers to the validity (general applicability) of experimental results when generalized to other populations or environments.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

External validity refers to the validity (general applicability) of experimental results when generalized to other populations or environments.

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Anchor fast decisions

External validity refers to the degree to which research findings can be generalized to other populations, situations, and times. The mechanism is that the representativeness of the sample and situation determines the boundary of generalizability of the conclusions.

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