Validity has many names, such as credibility, trustworthiness, legitimation, and so forth. Regardless of the terminology, the fundamental question of validity is: Can we trust the inferences we make from the results of our research? This session will explain, with examples, several validity checks that researchers should conduct to strengthen validity.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1-2 pm NST
Mode: In-Person: Room IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University
Presenter: Dr. Beverly Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education/School of Pharmacy