How results can be misleading : problems with reliability and validity

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Explaining what reliability and validity in research are, this DVD examines what can go wrong in a study that will decrease its real-world applicability and accuracy of measurement. It presents exa...

Explaining what reliability and validity in research are, this DVD examines what can go wrong in a study that will decrease its real-world applicability and accuracy of measurement. It presents examples of inter-rater reliability, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency; discusses construct validity, external validity, and internal validity; and offers suggestions for improving the quality of one's research.

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