Nursing 2250A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Observational Error, Internal Validity, Audit

• School: Western University
• Department: Nursing
• Course: Nursing 2250A/B
• Professor: Richard Booth

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Chapter 14 (pages 324-326, qualitative rigour material only), A systematic error or a constant error is a measurement error that is attributable to relatively stable characteristics of the study population that may bias their behavior, cause incorrect instrument calibration, or both. Credibility: is a characteristic of qualitative research that refers to the accuracy, validity, and soundness of data. It is similar to internal validity in qualitative research. (making sure parti(cid:272)ipants" responses are valid and trustworthy. Auditability: is the characteristic of a qualitative study, developed (cid:271)y the investigator"s research process, that allows another researcher or a reader to follow the thinking or conclusions of the investigator. Fittingness: is the degree to which study findings are applicable outside the study situation and the degree to which the results are meaningful to individuals not involved in the research. Audio recording interviews: some researchers believe that a recording device inhibits the free ow of discussion,