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