Measurement Terms and Credibility in Qualitative Studies Quiz
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Which of the following best describes credibility in a qualitative study?

  • A study that presents descriptions or interpretations of a human experience that are recognized by experts in the field.
  • A study that presents accurate descriptions or interpretations of a human experience that can be recognized by the people having that experience. (correct)
  • A study that presents descriptions or interpretations of a human experience that are recognized by the researchers conducting the study.
  • A study that presents descriptions or interpretations of a human experience that are recognized by other people who have read about it.
  • What does reliability measure in the context of measurement?

  • The extent to which an indicator reflects the true value of a variable.
  • The extent to which an indicator can be validated by other researchers.
  • The extent to which an indicator yields similar readings on repeated measures. (correct)
  • The extent to which an indicator can be replicated by other researchers.
  • How can reliability be assessed?

  • By repeating a question that has been posed.
  • By correlating the resulting scores of two randomly split groups of test items. (correct)
  • By validating the indicator with other researchers.
  • By comparing the indicator to the true value of the variable.
  • What is a true value in measurement?

    <p>The exact quantity of the variable at any given time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between reliability and measurement error?

    <p>Reliability is the extent to which an indicator yields similar readings on repeated measures, while measurement error refers to the extent to which the indicator deviates from the true value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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