Reliability Flashcards
1
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Reliablity
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the consistency of an outcome or result of an investigation
2
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Internal reliability
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the extent to which a test or measure is consistent
within itself
3
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External reliability
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the extent to which a test produces consistent results over several occasions.
4
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ways of dealing with issues of reliability
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Increase control: Use standardised procedures, scientific equipment (e.g., PET/MRI scans), and lab settings to reduce extraneous variables.
5
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(2)
ways of dealing with issues of reliability
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Counterbalancing: Split participants into two groups—one does Condition 1 → Condition 2, the other Condition 2 → Condition 1—to reduce order effects and improve reliability.
