2.5.2 - Reliability
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What is reliability in research?
💡 Hint: Think about how dependable research outcomes need to be.
Name one type of reliability.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would check if the same test gives the same results later.
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What does reliability in research refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about whether you could trust the findings.
True or False: Test-retest reliability measures how different observers assess the same phenomenon.
💡 Hint: Recall our definitions of different reliability types.
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Design a study evaluating the test-retest reliability of a newly developed anxiety scale. Outline the steps you would take to ensure validity in your findings.
💡 Hint: Consider how long to wait before re-administering to balance memory effects.
Evaluate a psychological test that shows low internal consistency from your readings. What would be your recommendations for improvement?
💡 Hint: Think about the coherence of test items.
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