Reliability Refers to Consistency or "Repeatability" of Measures in Research

question 19

Multiple Choice

Reliability refers to consistency or "repeatability" of measures in research.Participant observation has

• A)high reliability because ethnographers often rely on grounded theory.
• B)low reliability because it relies heavily on researchers' perceptions and interpretations.
• C)reliability that varies greatly depending on the ethnographer's role in the setting.
• D)such low reliability that it is better classified as an art than a science.

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Definitions:

Randomly Varying

Characterized by changes that do not follow a predictable pattern and occur in a random manner.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.