Year 12 Research methods

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Ecological Validity

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The extent to which we can generalise the findings from the current situation.

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Population Validity

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The extent to which we can generalise the findings from the participants used in the study.

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Historical Validity

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The extent to which we can generalise the findings from the time the study was produced.

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External Validity

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The extent to which we can generalise the findings.

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Internal Validity

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Related to what actually happens in a study. Refers to whether the independent variable really has had an effect on the dependent variable.

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External Reliability

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The consistency of the measurement over time.

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Internal Reliability

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The consistency of the measurement within itself.

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Testing Internal Reliability

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Split half method. Split the test/scale in two and compare the results.

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Testing External Reliability

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Test retest.

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Advantage of Repeated Measures Design

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No Participant Variables