Reliability and validity in research

Nurs Stand. 2006 Jul;20(44):41-5. doi: 10.7748/ns2006.07.20.44.41.c6560.

Abstract

This article examines reliability and validity as ways to demonstrate the rigour and trustworthiness of quantitative and qualitative research. The authors discuss the basic principles of reliability and validity for readers who are new to research.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Bias
  • Data Collection / methods
  • Data Collection / standards
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Nursing Research / methods
  • Nursing Research / standards*
  • Qualitative Research
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Research Design / standards*
  • Research Personnel / psychology