TWO CRITERIA FOR GOOD MEASUREMENTS IN RESEARCH: VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY

Два критерия качественных измерений в исследовании: валидность и надежность
Haradhan Kumar Mohajan
2017-12-21

measurement instrumentsmeasurement reliabilitymeasurement validityrandom errorthreats to validity and reliability
Reliability and validity are two most important and fundamental features in the evaluation of any measurement instrument or toll for a good research. The purpose of this research is to discuss the validity and reliability of measurement instruments that are used in research. Validity concerns what an instrument measures, and how well it does so. Reliability concerns the faith that one can have in the data obtained from use of an instrument, that is, the degree to which any measuring tool controls for random error. An attempt has been taken here to review the reliability and validity, and threat to them in some details.
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Reliability reflects confidence in measurement data and the extent to which an instrument controls random error.
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The paper reviews reliability, validity, and threats that can undermine both properties.
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Validity and reliability are identified as fundamental criteria for evaluating measurement instruments in research.
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Validity concerns whether an instrument measures the intended construct and how accurately it does so.

Research measurement instruments and tools

Validity and reliability of measurement instruments, including what they measure, measurement quality, confidence in obtained data, control of random error, and threats to these properties

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