Key Terms 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyKey TermsASEdexcel Created by: DaisyLCreated on: 31-12-13 17:54 Reliability Can the study be repeated to obtain similar results? Is the study replicable? 1 of 12 Validity The extent to which the study measures and what it claims to measure. 2 of 12 Subjectivity Based on or influenced by personal views or opinions. 3 of 12 Objectivity Not influenced by personal views or opinions. 4 of 12 Generalisability The extent to which the results of the study can be extended to the target population and natural settings. 5 of 12 Credibility Links to validity- if the findings relate to real life they are more credible. 6 of 12 Quantitative Data Type of information that can be expressed numerically. 7 of 12 Qualitiative Data Information describing meaning or experiences. 8 of 12 Random Sampling Individuals randomly selected from a population in order to collect information representative of a bigger target population. 9 of 12 Stratified Sampling Mini-reproduction of the population. Population is divided into characteristics of importance for the research. Eg Gender, Age, Religion Ethnicity etc 10 of 12 Volunteer Sampling An advertisment is put out and willing participants respond to this. 11 of 12 Oppotunity Sampling Finding willing participants who are free at the time of the study. 12 of 12
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