Reliability Flashcards
1
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What is ecological validity?
A
- Generalisable to real life settings.
2
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What is concurrent validity?
A
- Results from a new test can be compared to a previously well-established test.
3
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What is population validity?
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- Whether you can reasonably generalise the findings from your sample to a larger group of people.
4
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What is temporal validity?
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- Assesses to what degree research findings remain valid over time.
5
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What is face validity?
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- Does the test look as though it measures what it intends to measure.
6
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What is predictive validity?
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- If diagnosis leads to successful treatment then the diagnosis is seen as valid.
7
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What is context validity?
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- Involved asking experts in the field to check content of the study.
8
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What is internal validity?
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- Extent to which a test is consistent within itself.
9
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What is external validity?
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- Refers to ability of the test to produce the same results each time it is carried out.
