Reliability of experiments Flashcards
1
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Reliability
A
The extent to which a test produces consistent findings every time it’s done
2
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External reliability
A
Whether the same test or measure if used again will produce similar results
3
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Internal reliability
A
The measuring tool will get the same results
4
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Ecological validity
A
Can the setting be generalized to real life
5
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Test-retest
A
Way of measuring if a test is repeated it will produce similar results
6
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Split half
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Compare questions with other half of the questions to check for same level of difficulty
7
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Inter-observer reliability
A
Check with multiple observers to see if they interpret behaviour the same way
8
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How do we check reliability?
A
Check inter-observer reliability by CORROLATING observer’s scores.
