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Reliability and validity

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Reliability in psychology is the consistency of the findings or results of a psychology research study. Related: 22 Different Types of Psychology What is reliability in psychology? In this article, we discuss what reliability in psychology is, why it's important, methods researchers use to assess the reliability of tests and studies and tips for improving reliability in your own work.

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If you want to ensure that the results of your research studies and psychological testing are more dependable, you may want to learn more about reliability in psychology. Reliability in psychology helps researchers conduct tests and studies in a consistent fashion. Researchers use many methods to assess and improve the reliability of their work, and they consistently re-evaluate their processes to ensure effectiveness.

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