Tag: research validity

By Riya Jain & Priya Chetty on September 30, 2021 No Comments

The principles of validity and reliability in SEM are used to assess the quality of research. They reflect the accuracy with which a method, approach, or test measures a problem.

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By Priya Chetty & Shruti Thakur on January 27, 2020 4 Comments

Validity and reliability of qualitative research represent the key aspects of the quality of research. When handled meticulously, the reliability and validity parameters help differentiate between good and bad research.

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By Priya Chetty on October 20, 2016 1 Comment

In my previous article I have discussed how the validity can be ensured with respect to Quantitative and Qualitative analysis. This article discusses the threats to validity (internal and external) irrespective of the approach.

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By Priya Chetty on October 16, 2016 11 Comments

A study by Ary et al. (1996) categorized qualitative research or methods into two distinct forms. Firstly participant observation, where the researcher is a participant in the study. Secondly, non-participant observation, where the researcher observes but does not participate. It is in this non-participant observation that one can use the content analysis approach.

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By Priya Chetty on September 11, 2016 No Comments

From traditional validity testing in quantitative research study, scholars have initiated determination of validity in qualitative studies as well (Golafshani 2003). However, according to Creswell & Miller (2000), the task of evaluating validity is challenging on many levels given the plethora of perspectives given by different authors at different time periods.

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By Priya Chetty on August 12, 2016 3 Comments

Measurement is a replicable and systematic process through which an object or instrument is quantified or classified as in the field of social science that deals with quantification of behaviour. In this case determining validity of the measuring instrument (questionnaire) holds utmost importance (Drost 2011).

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