Inter-rater reliability

This study required two different types of observation with a partner. The partner to the author of the study was Gianni Malvo from Child Development 137 section 3. The types of observation used for this study were a running record and a set time sample. The running record was conducted for 30 minutes the duration of the running record was agreed upon by both observers. During this observation everything the group of children, being observed, was recorded in a naturalistic record in as much detail

According to Parahoo (2006), in quantitative studies reliability and validity are two of the most important concept used by researcher to evaluate the quality of the study that is carried out. Reliability and validity in research refer specifically to the measurement of data as they will be used to answer the research question. In most

Research Methods Karachalios, Hantes, Zibis, et al (2005). Diagnostic Accuracy of a New Clinical Test (the Thessaly Test) for Early Detection of Meniscal Tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 87, 955-962. Part 1A- Critique -Quantitative Research Question What is the diagnostic accuracy of a new dynamic clinical test for the detection of meniscal tears? a) This might be of relevance because the current diagnostic gold standard (MRI) is expensive and not always available. b) Are current testing

1. Give a one-sentence definition of internal validity. As an example, I’m going to conduct a study that deprives college students of sleep, to prove their grades will go down as a result. If I found a link between reduced sleep and reduced grades, what is an internally valid conclusion about the results of this study (be specific)? Internal validity is isolating certain variables to determine how well an experiment goes. In your example, we are determining the link between sleep and a decrease

Julie Coldwell, aged 25, has been referred by her General Practitioner to myself at Bradfield Hospital Mental Health Unit, where I work as a Clinical Psychologist, due to concerns about her physical and mental health from her job. Ms Coldwell is a trainee manager in a supermarket. Recently she has felt that work is taking a toll on her, and hasn’t been feeling herself. She has reported symptoms of extreme fatigue whilst working, and has made mention of difficulty sleeping. She worries about being

can be trusted (Whiston, 2013). Essential psychometric properties include reliability and validity. Reliability refers to the consistency of which it measures a construct (Whiston, 2013). Validity refers to whether or not the assessment measures the construct that it says it measures (Whiston, 2013). After using the Reliability and Validity Exercise, further distinguish the types and significance of validity and reliability in test creation, application in counseling settings, and potential consequences

issues with respect to methods used to evaluate the use of laptops in higher education. First, the predominant method of data collection is the case study. While this approach offers guidance and advice on best practices for using laptops, the reliability and validity of the data have yet to be confirmed for the general population. Second, some studies have employed quasi-experimental methods to evaluate the impact of laptops on student achievement. These studies do not offer data on how laptops

This study is a continuation of research conducted by the faculty members and doctoral students from the School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Wright State University. Cheryl Meyer, J.D., Ph.D., is the current primary investigator in this research project. She worked with the late Betty Yung, Ph.D., and numerous doctoral students from SOPP on this research. Since its inception, this research has produced three dissertations. These dissertations were concerned with the following topics: suicide

This is important because if the standardisation sample and Ruby’s demographic did not match, there could be chance of test bias (Sim and Wright, 2000). The reliability and validity measures obtained for the standardization sample do not indicate adequate reliability and validity for the target population (Papathanasiou, Coppens and Potagas, 2013) The PLS-4 provides standardized age equivalents; thus, when carrying out an assessment with a child, comparisons

Clarification of the research question is at the end of the opening section and states that the study was “designed to evaluate the use of a quantitative instrument to measure caring in the nursing simulation environment.” This question is consistent with the problem statement of evaluating the correlation between caring and nursing simulations. Ethical Considerations All participants in this study were fully aware that the study was to be scored. It is important to note that the students were