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Quiz: Reliability and How Sociologists Improve It

A-level Sociology 7192 AQA

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Building on what you've learned about research methods, let's test your knowledge of reliability and how sociologists improve it!

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What does 'reliability' mean in sociological research?

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Which of the following methods are usually considered reliable? (Select all that apply)

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Reliability in research means that the results are {{blank0}} and can be {{blank1}} by other researchers.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which of these factors can reduce reliability in research?

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How can reliability be improved in sociological research? (Select all that apply)

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If a sociologist repeats a study 10 times and gets consistent results 9 times, what is the reliability rate as a percentage?

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What is one limitation of improving reliability through standardisation?

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Reliability is more important in research with a {{blank0}} approach, while validity is often prioritised in a {{blank1}} approach.

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