Discuss the Similarities and Differences Between the Four Aspects of Trustworthiness

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Essay

Discuss the similarities and differences between the four aspects of trustworthiness that may be used as a starting place to evaluate qualitative research studies (i.e., truth value, applicability, consistency, and neutrality) with criteria used to evaluate quantitative research studies (i.e., internal validity, reliability, and objectivity).

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A metric that calculates how much a collection of data points deviates or spreads out from the average value.

Normal Model

A probability distribution that is symmetric about its mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence than data far from the mean.

English Exam

A standardized test designed to assess a person's proficiency in the English language.

Normal Model

A statistical model that describes how data points are dispersed or distributed in a pattern that resembles a bell curve, implying a symmetrical dataset.