Validity and reliability in quantitative studies
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Evidence-based practice includes, in part, implementation of the findings of well-conducted quality research studies.So being able to critique quantitative research is an important skill for nurses.Consideration must be given not only to the results of the study but also the rigour of the research.Rigour refers to the extent to which the researchers worked to enhance the quality of the studies.In quantitative research, this is achieved through measurement of the validity and reliability.1
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When assessing the quality or rigor of quantitative studies, the researcher should be concerned with measuring the reliability and validity of their study.
“When assessing the quality or rigor of quantitative studies, the researcher should be concerned with measuring the reliability (e.g., homogeneity, stability, and equivalence) and validity (e.g., content, construct, and criterion) of their study. 22”
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- Authors
- Heale, R., & Twycross, A.
- Affiliations
- Laurentian University (CA)
- London South Bank University (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Heale, Roberta
- Venue
- Evidence Based Nursing
- Publisher
- BMJ
- Published
- 2015-05-15
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 66-67
- ISSN
- 1367-6539 (ISSN-L)
- 1468-9618
- OpenAlex
- W2216829977
- Cited by
- 1,518
- References
- 0
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- FWCI
- 100.05
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Evidence-Based Nursing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Health Education and Validation
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Health Information Management › Methodologies in Health Research and Practice
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Sciences Research and Education
- Keywords
- validity, reliability statistics, quantitative research, research critique, scientific rigor, evidence-based practice, nursing research
- MeSH terms
- Humans, Reproducibility of Results, Evidence-Based Nursing
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