Political Science 2230E Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Criterion Validity, Face Validity, Jargon
8 Mar 2018
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Area has many pitfalls that scientists can be accused of: >lack of focus, lack of analysis, excessive use of jargon, sample too small for generalizations/predictions, weak data, improper application of theory. Arrive at reasonable belief through research: improves probability that the evidence in support of our arguments and decisions is accurate and reliable and can be used with confidence. Research methodology: a systematic and defined set of procedures and methods used in conducting research and which is common to all sciences. >helps ensure our argument is reliable (dependable and consistent) and valid (sound and defensible) Reliability: about the confidence we have about our research and if it will yield the same results again and again. >the more we see a political phenomena, the more we"re able to make general predications about possible outcomes = the more reliable the observation can be considered. >reliability alone doesn"t make something valid and vice versa.
