Reliability, Validity And Credibility

Question 1

Define reliability…

Answer 1

Do your research methods and analytical procedures produce consistent findings?

Question 2

Four threats to reliability

Answer 2

Participant error
Participant bias
Researcher error
Researcher bias

Question 3

3 types of validity

Answer 3

Construct
Internal
External

Question 4

Talk about construct validity…

Answer 4

Does your research measure what you said it would measure?

Question 5

Internal validity…

Answer 5

Established when you show a relationship between two variables

Question 6

External validity…

Answer 6

Can a study’s findings be generalised to other relevant groups?

Question 7

Four factors that influence and determine credibility?

Answer 7

The way the research was done
Credentials and background of the researcher
Where was it published
How the research was funded

Question 8

Define internal reliability…

Answer 8

Test can be repeated by you with same outcomes

Question 9

Define external reliability…

Answer 9

Procedure can be repeated by another researcher with same results