Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About Reliability

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about reliability and validity in qualitative research?​

• A) ​Standardized scales whose reliability and validity are known to be high would be relied upon as the prime measures.
• B) ​Akin to interobserver reliability in quantitative studies, one might assess whether two independent raters arrive at the same interpretation from the same mass of written qualitative field notes.
• C) ​Reliability might be assessed by asking subjects whether the researcher's interpretations ring true and are meaningful to them.
• D) ​Reliability has a role in qualitative research.

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Definitions:

Other Minds

The philosophical problem concerning the nature of understanding or knowing the existence of and thoughts or feelings of others.

Self-identity

An individual's perception of themselves, including aspects of their personality, values, beliefs, and roles in various social contexts.

Social Reality

The combination of social conventions, agreements, and constructs understood by a society or social group.

Self-consciousness

Self-consciousness is the awareness of oneself as an individual, conscious of one's own identity and existence.