Reliability and Validity (Flashcards)

Front

What is the main focus of reliability in measurements?

Back

Consistency

Front

Which method involves administering the same test to the same person on different occasions?

Back

Test-retest

Front

Inter-observer reliability

Back

Comparing data from different observers

Front

What should the correlation of two sets of scores be to ensure reliability?

Back

+0.80

Front

What is a key method to improve reliability in questionnaires?

Back

Change to closed questions

Front

What should interviews avoid to improve reliability?

Back

Leading or ambiguous questions

Front

What is the purpose of using standardized procedures in experiments?

Back

Ensure consistency

Front

What does validity measure in a test or scale?

Back

Truth

Front

What does internal and external validity assess?

Back

Whether something measures what it was designed to

Front

What is ecological validity concerned with?

Back

Generalizing findings to other settings