Describe what reliability means in terms of research and why it is important.

NR- 439-RN Evidence Based Practice
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Reference from Houser J. (2015). Nursing research: Reading using and creating evidence (3rd ed.). Sudbury MA: Jones & Bartlett
Chapter 8: Measurement and Data Collection pp. 187220
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1. Measurement Strategies (graded)
Describe what reliability means in terms of research and why it is important. How does a researcher ensure that reliability is maintained in instruments and between raters?
In research the reliability and validity of data collection instruments/tools is everything. Without reliability/validity established a research study and its data collection processes are in question.
With this question explain what reliability is as well as why it is important to researchers. Also discuss strategies researchers can use to ensure reliability. Please ensure that you fully elaborate in your responses you provide to this question as more than a sentence or two is truly required.