Research methods: factors effecting validity Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two factors that effect validity?
A
-investigator effects
-demand characteristics
1
Q
What is validity?
A
-how accurate the results are and how representative they are
2
Q
What is investigator effects?
A
-any impact of the researchers behaviour on the research outcome
3
Q
What is demand characteristics?
A
-participants try to guess the aim or purpose of the research
