Methods of Research

Lesson 8: Validity and Reliability

Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte
 The Concept of Validity

• The ability of an instrument to measure what it is

designed to measure.
• The degree to which the researcher has measured
what he has set out to measure (Smith, 1990).
• Refers to the extent to which an empirical measure
adequately reflects the real meaning of the concept
under consideration (1990)
 Types of Validity

1. Face and Content Validity

 The judgment that an instrument is measuring
what it is supposed to is primarily based upon
the logical link between questions and the
objectives of the study.
 Types of Validity

2.Concurrent and predictive validity

 It is judged by how well an instrument
compares with a second assessment
concurrently done.
 Types of Validity

3. Construct validity
 It is based upon statistical procedures, It is
determined by ascertaining the contribution
of each construct to the total variance
observed in a phenomenon.
Factors affecting the Reliability of a Research Instrument

• The wording of questions

• The physical settings
• The respondent’s mood
• The nature of interaction
• The regression effect of an instrument
 The Concept of Reliability
• “Dependable”, “Consistent”, “Predictable”, “Stable”
• Repeat measurements made under constant condition
will give the same result (Moser & Kalton, 1989)
• The ability of an instrument to produce consistent
measurements
• The degree of accuracy or precision in the instruments
made by the research instrument
 End!
Thank you
Lesson 8: Validity and Reliability
Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte