Reliability in Research: Understanding Consistency in Data Collection
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What is the term for a data collection instrument that provides the same results every time it is used under the same conditions?

  • Consistent
  • Accurate
  • Valid
  • Reliable (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable data collection instrument?

  • Is only used by one person
  • Is only used once
  • Provides different results each time
  • Produces consistent results (correct)

    • What is the primary advantage of using a reliable data collection instrument?

  • It increases the complexity of the data
  • It reduces the accuracy of the data
  • It increases the variability of the data
  • It provides consistent results (correct)

    • A researcher uses a data collection instrument and obtains the same results every time. What can be inferred about the instrument?

    <p>It is reliable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a reliable data collection instrument?

    <p>Provides different results each time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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