method of measuring the external consistency of a test. This method is carried out b y different 'raters' giving consistent estimates/measures of behaviour.
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internal reliability
assesses the consistency of results across items within a test
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external reliability
refers to the extent to which a measure varies from one use to another
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ecological validity
refers to the extent to which the findings ofa research study are able to be generalised to real-life settings
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population validity
how representative the sample used is to the entire population
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face validity
the degree to which a procedure, epsecially a psychological test or assesment appears effective in terms of its stated aims.
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assesses the consistency of results across items within a test
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internal reliability
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refers to the extent to which a measure varies from one use to another
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Card 4
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refers to the extent to which the findings ofa research study are able to be generalised to real-life settings
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how representative the sample used is to the entire population
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