Validity and Reliability Quiz

What does reliability in research refer to?

• The timeliness of the measurement

• The accuracy of the measurement

• The consistency of the measurement

• The relevance of the measurement

Which type of reliability concerns consistency over time?

• Face Validity

• Inter-rater Reliability

• Internal Consistency

• Test-Retest Reliability

What is the most common measure of internal consistency used by researchers?

• Spearman's Rank Correlation

• Cronbach's Alpha

• Kappa Statistic

• Pearson Correlation Coefficient

What does face validity in research measure?

• The appearance of measuring the construct of interest

• The accuracy of the measurement

• The relevance of the measurement

• The consistency of the measurement

Which type of validity measures how well one measure predicts an outcome for another measure?

• Internal Validity

• Face Validity

• Criterion Validity

• Content Validity

What is the process of collecting relevant information to answer research problems and test hypotheses?

• Data Collection

• Data Validation

• Data Interpretation

• Data Analysis

What is an important ethical consideration in data gathering procedures?

• Ignoring participant consent

• Providing misleading information

• Ensuring participants are harmed

• Prioritizing the dignity of research participants

What should researchers obtain from participants prior to the study?

• No consent

• Partial consent

• Informed consent

• Full consent

What should be avoided in the formulation of Questionnaire/Interview/Focus group questions?

• Use of offensive language

• Use of misleading language

• Use of discriminatory language

• Use of acceptable language

What is of paramount importance regarding the privacy and anonymity of respondents?

• Sharing of respondent data

• Disclosure of respondent information

• Adherence to Data Privacy Act

• Violation of privacy