Seeks an agreement between a theoretical concept and a specific measuring device,

such as observation.

The extent to which a measurement reflects the specific intended domain of

content.

A researcher's ability to demonstrate that the object of a study is accurately

identified and described, based on the way in which the study was conducted.

Recorded observations, usually in numeric or textual form.

A quality of qualitative researchers who strive to be non-judgmental when

compiling findings.

The extent to which the results of a study are generalizable or transferable. See

also validity.

How a measure or procedure appears.

Taking almost every action or communication of the whole phenomenon of a certain community or culture into account in research.

A nonsequential text composed of links and nodes.

The target group that is being investigated.

Qualitative Research

Research type that is

multi-method in focus, involving an interpretive, naturalistic approach using textual presentation.

Research that is a collection of numerical data in order to describe, explain, predict and/or control phenomena of interest.

The selection of a group of subjects (sample) for study from a larger group (population) so that each individual is chosen entirely by chance.

The degree to which the test (consistently) measures what it is supposed to measure.

Whether or not a study can be completed by another researcher.

A rich and extensive set of details that are concerned with the methods and context provided in a research report.