Discussion question 1: Evaluating the Validity of Statements
The first time you read this question, you may blink your eyes and wonder "What is this question asking?" Let's break it down so it is easier to understand. We are talking about the general topic of validity (Validity assesses relevance, accuracy, correctness and completeness. Internal relating to the study itself and external validity related to how can the study be replicated in other samples, and settings).
This is the question you want to answer
Do you evaluate the logical validity of statements in your personal and professional life, in mass media and entertainment, and in your study? Review the Steps you take to do this. Please provide examples to support your answer. Do not use this example in your response, but an example would be how do I choose what movie to go to?
How do you use the methods we learned in class, to make a personal decision?
An example would be, how do you decide if you will go to see a movie or not?
What are the factors that you use to decide? How do they relate to validity?
Define the various types of validity and apply them to the movie selection.
Validity is measuring what is supposed to be measured. Are your methods and design sound? There are several ways to do this in one's personal and professional lives. Evaluate the question on the basis of internal and external validity factors.
Do you evaluate the logical validity of statements in your personal and professional life, in mass media and entertainment, and in your study? Review the steps you take to do this. Please provide examples to support your answer.
Discussion question 2: Analyzing a Survey Report
You have joined a new hospital and you have been reading some internal documents. You find that the hospital conducted a job satisfaction survey among its staff three years earlier. A market research firm had conducted the survey, analyzed the data, and provided results.
• How will you evaluate this report?
• Suppose you decide to do a follow-up study. How will you design it?
• What are the considerations in data collection?
• Would you rely on self-reported data or seek an objective measure?
• How will you analyze the data?