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operational definition
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most important concepts-affects reliability and validity, changes in definition can affect outcome of study
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Interobserver reliability
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how much independent judges vary in ratings
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internal consistency
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the extent to which measure of the same construct "cling" to each other
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test-retest reliability
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do scores remain relatively stable over time
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face validity
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does a test appear to assess a particular construct
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external validity
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extent to which a set of research findings accurately describes real-world events
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internal validity
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extent to which study can show a connection between variables
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3 elements of internal validity
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1. covariation
2. temporal sequence 3. elimination of confounds |
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covariation
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correlation-as one variable moves so does the other
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temporal sequence
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a must precede b
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elimination of confounds
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ensure that a causes b and not another factor
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