Genellenebilir

Genellenebilir is a Turkish adjective meaning capable of being generalized or generalizable. It is used to describe conclusions, results, or theories that can be extended beyond the original study, population, or context to broader settings. In research and academic writing, genellenebilir findings are associated with high external validity, indicating that the results may apply beyond the observed sample.

The noun form genellenebilirlik is often used to discuss the overall generalizability of a study’s conclusions. The term is commonly found in social sciences, economics, and policy analysis, where researchers assess whether findings are not limited to a specific dataset or context.

Etymology and usage: genellenebilir is formed from the Turkish word genel (general) and a suffix that expresses possibility or capability. It functions as a standard analytic descriptor in Turkish scholarly prose, aligning with international concepts of generalizability and external validity.

Limitations: labeling a result as genellenebilir does not guarantee applicability in all contexts. Generalizability depends on factors such as sample representativeness, measurement validity, and theoretical relevance. Researchers often test robustness through replication, cross-context studies, and sensitivity analyses to substantiate claims of generalizability.

See also: generalizability, external validity, transferability, representativeness, replication.