4.6- Validity,reliabilty And Bias Flashcards
1
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Where can Data and Information be collected
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A range of sources
2
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Three factors considered when collecting data/information are:
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- Validity
- Reliability
- Bias
3
Q
What is Validity
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Validity relates to how believable the data and information is. Checks must be made to make sure the data/information is true and reliable
4
Q
What is Reliability
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Data and information must be reliable to get accurate results from the processing. Secondary sources must be checked
5
Q
What is Bias
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Biased data and information focuses on one point of view or perspective. This would mean the data and information loses value and is of no use.
6
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Fake news
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Information that has been made up by the people who have written it
