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Alternative approaches to establishing reliability and validity

M Nolan, R Behi

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

|May 7, 1995

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This study explores alternatives to traditional reliability and validity measures in research. It argues that authentic research standards are context-dependent, varying by study paradigm.

Area of Science:

Research Methodology
Philosophy of Science

Background:

Classical research emphasizes reliability and validity as universal metrics.
A need exists to re-evaluate these traditional criteria in diverse research contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine alternative frameworks beyond classical reliability and validity.
To propose that research authenticity is contingent on the underlying research paradigm.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of research paradigms.
Literature review of methodological alternatives.

Main Results:

Traditional reliability and validity are not universally applicable.
Authenticity in research is paradigm-specific.

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Conclusions:

Adoption of flexible, paradigm-sensitive evaluation criteria is necessary.
Researchers should consider the philosophical underpinnings of their studies when assessing quality.