Reliability & Validity (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does reliability measure in psychological research?
What does reliability measure in psychological research?
Consistency of findings
What correlation coefficient indicates a test-retest is reliable?
What correlation coefficient indicates a test-retest is reliable?
+0.8
What does inter-observer reliability measure?
What does inter-observer reliability measure?
Extent observers agree on results
What correlation shows inter-observer reliability?
What correlation shows inter-observer reliability?
+0.8 or more
Which type of experiment is said to be most reliable?
Which type of experiment is said to be most reliable?
Lab experiments
What does internal validity refer to?
What does internal validity refer to?
Effects due to IV not other factors
What does ecological validity concern?
What does ecological validity concern?
Generalising to everyday life
How is face validity determined?
How is face validity determined?
Giving test to an expert
What indicates high concurrent validity?
What indicates high concurrent validity?
Close agreement with established test
How can questionnaire validity be improved?
How can questionnaire validity be improved?
Incorporate a lie scale
What procedures reduce demand characteristics?
What procedures reduce demand characteristics?
Single-blind and double-blind
Why use covert observations to improve validity?
Why use covert observations to improve validity?
Allow natural behaviour