RESEARCH METHODS -1.13 Reliability

Question 1

Define Reliability

Answer 1

The extent to which the procedure, task / measure is consistent

Question 2

Define Internal Reliability

Answer 2

If the procedures are standardised for all participants to experience the same thing

Question 3

Define External Reliability

Answer 3

Where the procedure’s results can be replicated from time to time and consistent results are gained

Question 4

Define Inter-Rater/Inter-Observer Reliability

Answer 4

Where two researchers interpret qualitative responses which will produce the same records from the same raw data

Question 5

What are the 2 methods with which Reliability can be tested?

Answer 5

1. Split-Half Method

2. Test-Retest Method

Question 6

Define the Split-Half Method of testing for Reliability

Answer 6

Here the results of the first half of the questionnaire/interview is the same as the results of the second half
(the questions in both halves are presented in a different manner)

Question 7

Define the Test-Retest Method of testing for Reliability

Answer 7

Consistency of the test/task is measured by using it twice then the results are compared to test similarity