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1. Give a definition for the following research terms:
- Validity
- Reliability
- Generalizability
- Rigour
- Fidelity
Answer:
- Validity: The extent to which what was intended to be measured, actually has been and the findings are therefore accurate
- Reliability: The uniformity and accuracy of the data collection tool used and the researcher using it
- Generalizability: The application of study findings to the wider population
- Rigour: The conduct of a study in a thorough, consistent and meticulous way, in accordance with the principals of the particular method and design used
- Fidelity; The evaluation of the way in which a study was conducted to determine the validity, reliability and generalizability of the findings.
2. Match the following research terms and definitions:
- Construct validity
- Content validity
- Face validity
- Internal validity
- External validity
- The extent to which a data collection tool appears to measure what is intended
- The extent to which the findings can be generalized to the total population and other settings
- The outcome measure of the current study which has previously been confirmed or established in another study
- The extent to which other possible explanations of the findings can be excluded
- The extent to which a data collection tool encompasses all aspects of the variables being measured
Answer:
- Construct validity; the outcome measure of the current study which has previously been confirmed or established in another study
- Content validity; the extent to which a data collection tool encompasses all aspects of the variables being measured
- Face validity; the extent to which a data collection tool appears to measure what is intended
- Internal validity; the extent to which other possible explanations of the findings can be excluded
- External validity; the extent to which the findings can be generalized to the total population and other settings
3. Match the following research terms and definitions:
- Credibility
- Transferability
- Dependability
- Confirmability
- Authenticity
- The extent to which the findings portray a range of perspectives and realities
- The consistency of the approaches used throughout the study
- The extent to which the findings reflect the data provided by the participants
- The extent to which the findings are believable
- The extent to which the findings can be applied to other similar populations in other similar settings
Answer:
- Credibility; the extent to which the findings are believable
- Transferability; the extent to which the findings can be applied to other similar populations in other similar settings
- Dependability; the consistency of the approaches used throughout the study
- Confirmability; the extent to which the findings reflect the data provided by the participants
- Authenticity; the extent to which the findings portray a range of perspectives and realities
