Sociology A-Level
Validity, Reliability, and Representativeness
What Validity, Reliability, and Representativeness means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Validity, Reliability, and Representativeness
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Positivists prioritise reliability, meaning consistency, whereas interpretivists prioritise validity, meaning truthfulness and depth.
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