What does credibility mean in research?
Credibility refers to the extent to which a research account is believable and appropriate, with particular reference to the level of agreement between participants and the researcher. The notion of credibility is most often associated with the framework presented by Yvonna Lincoln and Egon Guba.
What is credibility in qualitative research and how do we establish it?
Credibility involves establishing that the results of research are credible or believable. Sometimes, especially in qualitative research it is only the participants of the research who can legitimately judge the credibility of results.
What type of research is considered credible?
What sources can be considered as credible? materials published within last 10 years; research articles written by respected and well-known authors; websites registered by government and educational institutions (.
How do you ensure credibility in quantitative research?
For quantitative researchers, the methods used to establish trustworthiness include internal validity, external validity, reliability, and objectivity.