(Steinberg, 2001) (Kirk, 1986) The independent variable is when the officer was allowed to structure the interview and lead them to answer the question through making different kinds of inferences. This was achieved by looking at 400 different interviews that were accomplished over an eight-month time frame. The results were that 89% of respondents provided more information and felt comfortable about discussing their situation with investigators using National Institute of Child Health and Development's structured interview protocol. These different areas are providing validity and reliability to the study, by illustrating how researchers were able to compare the responses of children as well as the accuracy of the information provided. (Steinberg, 2001) (Kirk, 1986)

Explain whether you think the validity and reliability, as reported in the article, are accurate or suspect and why

The validity and reliability of the article is exact. This is because two different...

The results were objectively analyzed, in order to determine which approach is most effective. This improved the findings and allowed actuaries to see the impact of each one through a controlled sample. (Steinberg, 2001) (Kirk, 1986)
Explain what difference validity and reliability make in the study you selected and why

Validity and reliability will have a tremendous impact on the study. This is because they are working together, to confirm the accuracy of the results and techniques that are utilized. These variables allow researchers to objectively analyze the results and determine if both can provide specific insights supporting the primary objectives of the study. (Steinberg, 2001) (Kirk, 1986)

References

Kirk, J. (1986). Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Sternberg, K. (2001). Use of a Structured Investigative Protocol. Journal of…