Research Methods Keywords

Question 1

Reliable

Answer 1

If we repeat the study again we will get the same results

Question 2

Operationalisation

Answer 2

Define the key variables and state how you will measure it

Question 3

Demand Characteristics

Answer 3

Participants guess the aim of study and alter their behaviour accordingly

Question 4

Mundane realism

Answer 4

To what degree is the task in a study reflective of reality and everyday situations

Question 5

Valid

Answer 5

Does the study measure what it set out to in the aim

Question 6

Ecological validity

Answer 6

The ability to generalise the findings of a piece of research to real life situations or other places/contexts