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    RELIABILITYVALIDITY AND REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE IN RESEARCH John and Webb (2002‚ p.148) distinguishes between validity and reliability‚ arguing that the first one is the extent to which a research is capable of measuring what it is supposed to be measuring and the second one is the extent to which a research delivers consistent results. Validity and reliability measurement instruments are free of bias and random error. Haynes and Heiby (2004‚ p.47) propose some questions addressing sampling adequacy

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    scientific reliability and validity. Reliability focuses on the consistency and stability of measurement. There are pros and cons to obtaining reliable measurements. One way to test reliability in a measure is to perform the same test on the same population multiple times which is called reliability coefficient (Branson‚2014). Another way to test reliability is by randomly splitting test questions in half‚ administering‚ then look for consistencies‚ which is called split-half reliability (Feinberg

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    validation using subject panel expert and item analysis method. Process of tool development A content specialist panel (CSP) strategy was utilized to produce the items and item wording‚ and to build up content validity. Utilization of content specialist panel to create items and build up content validity for scale improvement has been well recorded in the literature (Hinkin‚ 2005; McLean et al.‚ 2005; Yang‚ 2005). Review of literature built up the five measurements of the scale

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    Volume 4 No 3 March 2014 http://www.ijsat.com Reliability Centered Maintenance Plan for the Utility Section of a Fertilizer Industry: A Case Study Muhammad Abid*‚ Suleman Ayub‚ Humza Wali‚ Muhammad Najam Tariq Faculty of Mechanical Engineering‚ Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology‚ Topi‚ 23640‚ Swabi‚ KPK‚ Pakistan *abid@giki.edu.pk Abstract—This paper provides an insight to the application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and life data analysis. The

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    Reliability is general rather than specific But validity is not general but specific. Reliability is necessary for validity because a test with score which fluctuates very much does not test anything. For example if a test of pronunciation measures pronunciation it is a valid test‚ instead of measures grammar and vocabulary. The test yields dependable scores that is if the scores do not fluctuate very much the test is reliable. means the scores obtained by a student will be close to the score she

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    Focus group research- reliabilityvalidity‚ replicability‚ generalisability A focus group can be defined as a group interview- centered on a specific topic and facilitated and co-ordinated by a moderator or facilitator- which seeks to generate primarily qualitative data‚ by capitalizing on the interaction that occurs within the group setting. The idea behind the focus group method is that group processes can help people to explore and clarify their views in ways that be less easily accessible

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    EXPLORING RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY INSTRUCTIONS In a 2–3-page Word document (not including the title and reference page)‚ you will analyze the psychometrics provided from the Values and Motives Questionnaire (VMQ). Use APA formatting for the font (Times New Roman 12 pt.)‚ title page‚ margins‚ and section headings. To receive full credit for this assignment‚ be sure to: 1. Address the type of reliability and validity used. Explain the types of reliability and validity used. The authors of the

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    Validity A really important aspect that has emerged in our project is validity which must be put into consideration when developing and evaluating a language test‚ since it will allow us to evaluate the utility and appropriateness of the test for our particular purpose and context. Therefore‚ the validity of a test can only be established through a process of validation and in order to carry it out‚ a validation study has to be undertaken‚ on the basis of arriving at a conclusion as to whether

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    a C. Reliability In order for assessments to be sound‚ they must be free of bias and distortion. Reliability and validity are two concepts that are important for defining and measuring bias and distortion. Reliability refers to the extent to which assessments are consistent. Just as we enjoy having reliable cars (cars that start every time we need them)‚ we strive to have reliable‚ consistent instruments to measure student achievement. Another way to think of reliability is to imagine a kitchen

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    Reliability It means the extent to which a test is consistent and dependable. It is concerned with the consistency of responses from moment to moment. However‚ it may not always be valid. Techniques in Testing the Reliability of Assessment Methods or RAM I. Test-retest Method The same test is administered twice to the same group of student and the correlation coefficient is determined. Disadvantages: 1. When the time interval is short‚ the respondents may recall their previous responses resulting

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