Dependability in Qualitative Research Is Concerned with

question 55

Multiple Choice

Dependability in qualitative research is concerned with

• A) consistency of results.
• B) external validity.
• C) the extent to which variation can be tracked or explained.
• D) the extent to which the findings can be applied to other groups or contexts.

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Definitions:

Conceptual Replications

attempt to test the same hypothesis as previous studies but using different methods, materials, or conditions to establish generalizability.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Conceptual Replication

A type of replication of research using different procedures for manipulating or measuring the variables.

Conceptual Replication

Attempting to validate the findings of a previous study by using different methods or measures while keeping the underlying theory or hypothesis the same.