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Generalization

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Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The extension of experimental results from the sample of experimental units to a larger population, possible when experimental units are representative of that population.

AP course connection

Topic 3.2: 3.2 Introduction to Planning a Study

Unit 3

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