METHODS OF RESEARCH
PRACTICAL RESEARCH
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Question
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In a quantitative research method, which means data trustworthiness?
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Validity
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Reliability
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Triangulation
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Validity and Reliability
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A simple example of validity and reliability is an alarm clock that rings at 7:00 each morning, but is set for 6:30. It is very reliable (it consistently rings the same time each day), but is not valid (it is not ringing at the desired time).
Detailed explanation-2: -Validity within quantitative research is a measure of how accurately the study answers the questions and hypotheses it was commissioned to answer. For research to be deemed credible, and to ensure there is no uncertainty on the integrity of the data, it is essential to achieve high validity.
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