MODULE 9 - Validity of the Research Instrument

Question 1

What type of validity refers to how generalizable the findings are?

Answer 1

External Validity

Question 2

What type of validity uses experts to measure adequately and
effectively the different elements, skills, and behaviors of the research
instrument?

Answer 2

Content Validity

Question 3

The researcher validated the result of his study by using observation,
interview, and questionnaire. What internal validity is used?

Answer 3

Triangulation

Question 4

The researcher made sure to follow standards in conducting the data
collection and disregard his own beliefs and perspective about the
research topic. What internal validity is used?

Answer 4

Researcher’s bias

Question 5

What type of validity is concerned with the similarity of the research
findings with the reality?

Answer 5

Internal Validity

Question 6

What type of validity tries to generate enough information for the
decision-makers concerning the effectiveness and appropriateness of
the findings of data?

Answer 6

Utility Criterion

Question 7

The researcher validated the result of the study by doing the
observation for a long period of time.

Answer 7

Long-term observation

Question 8

The researcher reached out the participants to verify the correctness
of the findings. What internal validity is used?

Answer 8

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