Evaluating with GRAVE
G E N E R A L I S A B I L I T Y means whether the study's sample is truly representative
of the target population.
- How large was the sample size?
- How many males and females took part in the study?
- Where was this study conducted, and can it be generalised to other countries?
- Were the participants of varied ages?
R E L I A B I L I T Y means whether the procedures are consistent enough to be
replicated and get the same results again.
- How much control did the researcher have over the experiment?
- Was is it a lab, field or natural experiment?
- Were there any extraneous variables?
- Were these allowed to develop into confounding variables?
A P P L I C A T I O N refers to whether the study is useful in the real world.
- Does it provide evidence for a specific theory?
- Can the information be used to explain a real-life phenomenon?
V A L I D I T Y is whether the study really tells you about what it is supposed to tell
you about.
- How likely is it that the independent variable influenced the dependent
variable?
- What other variables were present?
- Was it a lab, field or natural experiment?
- Are the activities carried out in the experiment something the participants
would do in their everyday lives?
- How familiar were the participants with the study environment?
E T H I C A L I S S U E S means whether the study ensures the well-being of its
participants and the wider community.
- Did participants give informed consent?
- Were participants deceived during the study?
- Were participants given the right to withdraw?
- Could participants be at risk of psychological or physical harm?
- Were participants debriefed after the experiment?
- Were the researchers competent enough to carry out the study?
Evaluating with GRAVE
