The Big 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Reliability
A
The consistency of research when going from setting to setting or researcher to researcher
2
Q
Validity
A
The accuracy or “truth” of research findings, can be in several possible meanings.
3
Q
Credibility + particularly an issue for who and why?
A
The believability of research, which is particularly an issue for quantitative research since they cannot be easily replicated and their subjective nature.
4
Q
Bias
A
Can be seen in many forms, including ways researchers and participants alike might distort research findings.
5
Q
What other aspects, besides the big 4, can be used to evaluate research?
A
- Choice of one design method over another
- Sampling issues
- Choice of research method
