At What Point in the Research Process Should Reliability and Validity

question 32

Multiple Choice

At what point in the research process should reliability and validity be considered?

• A)before you start analyzing data
• B)after data have been analyzed
• C)when data are being collected
• D)when researching human subjects only

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Definitions:

Psychological Stage

Phases of psychological development through which an individual passes from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by specific conflicts and resolutions.

Basic Strength

Fundamental virtues or positive traits derived from successfully navigating various stages of psychosocial development.

Intimacy

The close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

Young Adult Years

A phase of human development that typically spans the late teens through the twenties, characterized by exploration, independence, and laying the foundation for future life paths.