Understanding Reliability in Research

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Why is reliability important in research?

  • To add variation to the research findings
  • To increase the speed of data collection
  • To make the research process more complicated
  • To ensure that the results are consistent and trustworthy (correct)

What does 'reliability' refer to?

  • Consistency and dependability of results (correct)
  • The accuracy of a single result
  • The speed at which a task is completed
  • The ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Which factor is most likely to reduce the reliability of a measurement?

  • Consistent administration of a test over time
  • Repeating the experiment to validate results
  • Variability in the way questions are interpreted (correct)
  • Using well-calibrated instruments

How can researchers improve the reliability of their findings?

<p>Minimizing sources of measurement error (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is most likely to improve the reliability of research findings?

<p>Increasing the sample size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely effect of using a biased sampling method on the reliability of research findings?

<p>Decreasing the reliability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to minimize reliance on anecdotal evidence in research?

<p>It introduces bias into the findings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reliability' refer to in the context of research?

<p>Consistency and stability of measurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'validity' in the context of research?

<p>The extent to which a measurement process accurately reflects the true meaning of what it is intended to measure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most likely to compromise the validity of research findings?

<p>Using a measurement instrument that does not accurately capture the concept being studied (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to minimize reliance on anecdotal evidence in research?

<p>Anecdotal evidence lacks consistency and cannot be generalized to a larger population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely effect of using a biased sampling method on the validity of research findings?

<p>The research findings may not accurately represent the target population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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