choice of method and research process: 3 key concepts - validity Flashcards by Patsy Barker | Brainscape

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what does validity refer to?

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how authentic and true the data is

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what is the aim of any research?

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‘to get close to the reality’ of a social situation

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who emphasises the need for validity?

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interpretivits

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