Keywords

Question 1

Internal Validity

Answer 1

When a study is well-controlled and we can trust that other factors except the IV did not influence the DV

Question 2

External Validity

Answer 2

The extent to which the results from a study can be generalized

Question 3

Construct Validity

Answer 3

How well a study is operationalized

Question 4

Data Triangulation

Answer 4

When data is gathered from several different sources which increases the reliability of the data.

Question 5

Method triangulation

Answer 5

When more than one research method is used to test the same effect. If the same result is achieved with all different methods we say that the results are credible.

Question 6

Researcher triangulation

Answer 6

When multiple researchers carry out the same study and interpret the data separately.

Question 7

Causation

Answer 7

When a change in a variable is the only cause of a change in another variable

Question 8

Correlation

Answer 8

When there is a relationship between 2 or more variables but they are not under the control of the researchers

Question 9

Main problem with correlation

Answer 9

Correlation does not mean causation