Reliability and Validity are important aspects of research in the human services field. Without reliability and validity researchers results would be useless. This paper will define the types of reliability and validity and give examples of each. Examples of a data collection method and data collection instruments used in human services and managerial research will be given. This paper will look into why it is important to ensure that these data collection methods and instruments are both reliable
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A factor that may affect communication is the use and abuse of power. In health and social care effectively every care provider has power over all patients on what standard of care they receive. The word power is defined as….. “The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events” - http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/power Often when we communicate there is always an overall power within that communication. The speaker may create the
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Factors Affect Communication Process FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS Perception Perception is a process by which the meanings of messages are interpreted. The way messages are perceived is related to a combination of a person’s social and cultural influences‚ gender‚ educational background and knowledge‚ and past experiences (Schuster 2010). This complex mix of influences means that no two people are likely to perceive the same message in exactly the same way. Some of the strongest
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There are numbers of factors that affect voter turnout. There are voters who are only interested in the presidential; however‚ there are voters who are interested in all elections. A simple factor of a low turnout can be as simple as the lack of interest of voters. One’s age‚ gender‚ and transportation to the polls is a factor. The weather plays a factor in the turnout of an election; a bright sunny day will have a higher turnout while a rainy‚ cold‚ and snowy day has lower turnouts. Socioeconomic
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HOW CAN YOU MODIFY YOUR LIFESTYLE TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF LIVING A LONG‚ HEALTHY LIFE? Life expectancy is affected by many factors. These include diet and exercise‚ smoking‚ mental state‚ environment‚ career‚ spirituality‚ social interaction and support. One of the most easily controlled aspects in my lives is my nutrition and exercise. My physical well-being directly impacts on my life expectancy. I am aware of the value of a well-balanced diet – rich in fruit‚ and vegetables‚ low in fat
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Face validity refers to how a test ‘looks’ as it measure what it is meant to measure. For listening test‚ it is expected that the questions and test subject will require takers to listen to audio recordings. Face validity also includes other factors such as the setting of the examination and the equipment used (Hughes‚ 2007). Finally‚ criterion validity refers to the criteria wherein the results of the examination will be compared to (Hughes‚ 2007. The criteria used to evaluate the skills of students
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Reliability‚ Validity and Accuracy - what do they mean? (To be read in conjunction with an article originally published in Curriculum Support‚ Science‚ 2001 Vol. 6 No. 3) Reliability and validity are two terms that continue to cause problems for teachers and students. Students in Stage 4/5 are required to evaluate evidence for reliability and validity. In Stage 6 they are required to discuss and explain how they would improve the validity and reliability of a first-hand investigation. They could
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Reliability and Validity Researchers tend to be peculiar with how they conduct their study and which study method they choose to implement on their subjects. When various tools are examined for measure in behavioral research‚ researchers tend to prefer high validity and reliability (Rosnow & Rosenthal‚ 2008). To understand this concept‚ one must comprehend the meaning and the difference between reliability and validity and how this applies to human services research. Without the full knowledge
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Reliability and Validity Reliability and validity are important with any kind of research. Without them research and their results would be useless. This paper will define the types of reliability and validity as well as give examples of each. Both the data collection methods and the data collection instruments used in human services research will also be given. This paper will also look into why it is important to ensure that data collection methods as well as the instruments are reliable and
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networks‚ learning new social customs and behaviours‚ experiencing a different climate and different foods. It will take time to get used to different ways of doing things and to develop a new network of support. You will find new friends‚ perhaps a teacher‚ a community member or a flat mate who you can talk to and seek advice. If you are feeling homesick or experience difficulty adjusting to a new way of life‚ it can be helpful to talk about it with someone. It is comforting to be able to talk to a
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