Criterion

Question 1

Quantitative

Reliability

Answer 1

refers to the consistency anf stability of measurements over time and acorss different conditions.
Assess the exten to which the studies results can be replicated or reproduced under similar circumstances

dependanble and trustworthy

Question 2

Quantitative

Validity

Answer 2

assesses the accuracy and appropropriateness of the study’s design, methods and procedures in measuring whatbthye intend to measure.

valid and meaningful

Question 3

Quantative

Test-Retest Reliability

Answer 3

assesses the consitency of measurements over time by administering the same test or measure to the same group of participants on two seperate occassions and comparing the results.

Question 4

Quantative

Inter-Rater Reliability

Answer 4

assesses the consistency of measurements between different rates, observers or coders who indpendently assess the same data. High inter-rater reliability means strong agreement.

Question 5

Interval vs. External Validity

Answer 5

Internal: can extraneous or confounding varibles be discounted - strenght of cause-effect claim
External: extent findings canbe genralised

Question 6

Split-Half Reliability

Answer 6

splits it into two halves and compares the scores obtained from each half. This is typicallu done by randonly dividing the items or questions into two halves and calculating the corrleation between the scores obtained from each half.

Question 7

qualitative

Credibility

Answer 7

the believability and authenticity of the study’s findings. The extent to which the dara accurately represents the participants’ experiences, persepectives abd realitities.
- peer debriefing and member checking

Question 8

Qualitative

Transferability

Answer 8

assesses the extent to which the findings can be applied to gernalised to other contexts or populations. Whether the study is applicable beyond the specific participants and settings

Question 9

Qualitative

Confirmability

Answer 9

the objectivity and neutrality of the stuyd’s findings, free from researcher bias or influence. Whether the conclusions are grounded in data and not influenced by the researchers perceptions or agenda.
- relexibvity and peer debriefing.

Question 10

member checking

Answer 10

returning to participants with the findings of the study to verify that their interpretations and experiences have been accurately represented. This process enhances the credibility of the study by allowing participants to confirm the validity of the researcher’s interpretations and conclusions

Question 11

peer debriefing

Answer 11

researchers engage in discussions with colleagues or peers who are not directly involved in the study. These discussions typically focus on methodological choices, data interpretation, and potential biases or assumptions.
Peer debriefing serves as a form of quality control by providing an external perspective on the research, helping to identify blind spots, and ensure that interpretations are well-founded.