Reliability

Definition

In the context of sociological research, reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement or research method over time. It implies that if the research were repeated under the same conditions, it would yield similar results.

Related terms

Validity: Validity concerns whether a research method measures what it is intended to measure.

Replicability: Replicability is the ability of a study or experiment to be recreated or repeated by other researchers and still yield the same findings.

Measurement Error: Measurement error refers to any inaccuracies that may occur in the process of collecting data or information in research due to various factors, impacting both reliability and validity