Research Methods In Cognitive Psychology Flashcards
What is “reliability” in psychology research
The consistency of the findings
What is meant by external reliability
The extent that findings apply to other people and other situations
What is meant by test-retest reliability
Results will be consistent if study is repeated
What is meant by predictive validity
The extent that the findings can be used to predict future behaviour
What is meant by ecological validity
The extent that findings explain behaviour in different situations
What is meant by the internal validity
How well the dependent variables value is linked to the independent
What is meant by internal reliability
The extent that the outcome of a study is a result of the manipulated independent variable
What is meant by inter-rater reliability
The extent that the Raters agree with the results
Raters= examiners/observers/coders
