The criterion used by quantitative researchers involving the soundness of the evidence is which of the following?
A) Reliability
B) Validity
C) Credibility
D) Generalizability
B
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Validity is a more complex concept that broadly concerns the soundness of the study's evidence—that is, whether the findings are cogent, convincing, and well grounded. Reliability (a key challenge in quantitative research) refers to the accuracy and consistency of information obtained in a study. Credibility is achieved to the extent that the methods engender confidence in the truth of the data and in the researchers' interpretations. Generalizability in a quantitative study concerns the extent to which the findings can be applied to other groups and settings.
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