For Quantitative Researchers,validity Means Truthfulness

question 63

Multiple Choice

For quantitative researchers,validity means truthfulness.It refers to the bridge between a concept and the data.Qualitative researchers are also concerned with truthfulness,but do not discuss it in terms of "validity." What term do qualitative researchers use to discuss the truth-value of their research?

• A)Accuracy
• B)Authenticity
• C)Consistency
• D)Reliability
• E)Standardization

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a group of people that shape their behavior and understanding of the world.

Cultural Pluralism

A condition or society in which various cultural groups maintain their unique cultural identities while coexisting with one another within a larger society.

Cultural Pluralism

A condition in which smaller groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities, and their values and practices are accepted by the wider culture.

High-context

Referring to cultures or communication styles where much of the information is understood through context rather than explicitly stated.