methods: reliability Flashcards

(4 cards)

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what is reliability in research?

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  • refers to the consistency of findings from research
  • an important criterion for scientific validity
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what is test-retest reliability?

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  • important for exps
  • refers to the consistency of results when the experiment is repeated under same conditions
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what does it mean if findings are reliable?

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  • findings are consistent
  • can be trusted to happen again and again
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how can reliability be achieved in research?

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  • research must be replicable
  • requires tight control of extraneous variables
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