C431 topic 4 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How do we know research is trustworthy Trustworthiness of quantitative research is based on an appraisal of internal validity, external validity, reliability, and objectivity Validity the extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is supposed to. Measures whether the extent to which the test claims to measure is achieved. Reliability Consistency of test results, Measures whether the test gives consistent results at its outcome. Cohort A sample of study participa...