Reliability and Validity

This week, you will select a quantitative research study of interest from the literature and

address the following components:

• Describe the purpose of the study.

• Describe the type of research design used (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental,

correlational, causal-comparative).

• Describe how reliability and validity were assessed.

• Evaluate the reliability of the study.

• Evaluate the internal validity of the study.

• Evaluate the statistical conclusion validity of the study.

• List potential biases or limitations of the study.

Length: 6-7 pages, not including title and reference pages. APA.

References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources .

Resources:

• García-Pérez, M. A. (2012). Statistical conclusion validity: Some common threats and simple remedies. Frontiers in Psychology, 3, 325

• Parker, R. M. (1993). Threats to the validity of research. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 36(3), 130–38.