Conducting Research

Research Hypothesis

A specific and testable prediction about the relationship between 2 variables.

Variables in Research

Critical components that researchers measure, control or manipulate to observe their effects on other variables.

Reliability

Consistency of measurement over time.

Validity

Accuracy in measuring what is intended.

Content Validity

The extent to which a measurement tool accurately represents the specific construct it aims to measure.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test actually accurately assesses the theoretical construct it’s intended to measure.

Criterion Validity

Assesses how well a test predicts a specific outcome or correlates with an established standard.

Research Question

Broad, open-ended question guiding the research.