Chapter 14 - Evaluating the Merits of a Research Study Flashcards
What questions involving trustworthiness should be addressed?
- Truth Value
- Applicability
- Consistency
- Neutrality
What does truth value represent?
“Truth” of the findings for the participants.
What does applicability represent?
Applicability in other contexts or with other participants.
What does consistency represent?
If the findings would be consistently repeated.
What does neutrality represent?
Whether or not the findings are just based on the biases, motivations, interests, and perspectives of the inquirer.
Triangulate
Use multiple methods of data collection
Member-checking
Going back and checking with the participants after the fact, making sure the researcher made the right interpretations.
Rich, thick description
Convince the reader of the experiences.
Clarify bias
Taking the time to be reflexive.
Presenting negative or discrepant information
To make sure it seems real.
Prolonged time in the field
Duration of collecting data can add to the understanding or meaning of the study.
Peer Debriefing
Someone to talk over your study with for them to challenge you and analyze your study.
External Auditor
Someone who is completely external to the study, points out flaws and whether your study is good.
What are the scientific and naturalistic terms for truth value?
Scientific - Internal validity
Naturalistic - Credibility
What are the scientific and naturalistic terms for applicability?
Scientific - External validity
Naturalistic - Transferability
