Practice Validity And Reliability In Psychological Research (2.5)

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Question 1.
Define validity in psychological research.
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Think about what it means for a measurement to be 'accurate'.
Question 2.
What is reliability?
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Consider how dependable research findings are over time.
3Question 3.
What is the primary focus of internal validity?
- Generalization of results
- Accuracy of the measurement
- Causal relationships
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Think about what internal validity protects in an experiment.
4Question 4.
True or False: A study can have reliability without validity.
- True
- False
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Consider the relationship between consistent results and accurate measurement.
Question 5.
Discuss a psychological study you know and analyze its internal and external validity. What could be improved?
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Consider the context and setting of the study and where improvements can boost confidence in its outcomes.
Question 6.
Create a hypothetical research scenario and explain how you would ensure both validity and reliability.
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Think about sample size, control variables, and measurement consistency in your design.

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