Reliability and Validity in Quantitative Research

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Based on one of the articles on a quantitative study that you have previously researched for this course, address the following:

  • Describe the variables used in the research and how they were measured. Describe any assessments that were used.
  • Discuss the types of reliability that were reported for the  measurement instrument (test-retest, inter-rater, parallel forms,  split-half) and validity (content, construct, criterion).
  • Using your textbook, construct an external validity checklist and  an internal validity checklist, noting how your selected article did  address or could have addressed each issue.
  • Discuss how the reliability and validity in the research contribute to the scientific merit of the research.
  • List the persistent link for the article. Use the Persistent  Links and DOIs library guide, linked in the Resources, to learn how to  locate this information in the library databases.
  • Cite all sources in APA style and provide an APA-formatted reference list at the end of your post.

Reference for the article 

 Easton, S. D. (2013). Trauma processing reconsidered: Using  account-making in quantitative research with male survivors of child  sexual abuse. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 18(4), 342-361. doi:10.1080/15325024.2012.701124