L-- Generalizability

Question 1

(sample-to-population)Representational generalization:

Answer 1

• Apply the results of the study to a wider population.
• It depends on how representative the sample is.
• Random sampling–to ensure representativeness

Question 2

Theoretical generalization:

Answer 2

• Generalizing results of particular observations to a broader theory when
data saturation is reached.

Question 3

(case-to-case)Inferential generalization:

Answer 3

Applying the findings of a study to a different setting or context.
• The researchers should ensure that thick descriptions are provided so that the reader has sufficient information.
• The readers decide whether the findings are applicable to the new context.

Question 4

Definition of generalizability

Answer 4

The extent to which the findings of the study could be applied to a target population ( high validity= high generalisability)