Dependability in Qualitative Research Is Analogous to ___________ in Quantitative

question 80

Multiple Choice

Dependability in qualitative research is analogous to ___________ in quantitative research.

• A) external validity
• B) internal validity
• C) construct validity
• D) reliability

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcers

In behavioral psychology, stimuli that, when presented following a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

In behavioral psychology, an unpleasant stimulus whose removal leads to an increase in the likelihood that a preceding behavior will be repeated in the future.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that strengthens a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.

Tertiary Reinforcement

A form of reinforcement where a stimulus gains its reinforcing power through association with a secondary reinforcer, rather than satisfying a basic biological need.