Coefficient Alpha
Some Terminological Ambiguities and Related Misconceptions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13674279 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gilbert Becker (University of Winnipeg, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2000 |
| Volume | 86 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 365-372 |
| Publication date | 2000-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.2000.86.2.365 |
| PMID | 10840880 |
| OpenAlex | W2077182532 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 15 |
Three basic concepts in psychometric theory are homogeneity, consistency, and stability. These terms, however, are not singular in meaning as used in the literature and as a result often lead to confusion. The pluralities involved are discussed and alternatives are recommended
Cognitive psychology · Confusion · Consistency (knowledge bases · Developmental psychology · Epistemology · Homogeneity (statistics · Internal consistency · Meaning (existential · Psychoanalysis · Psychometrics · Psychotherapist · Statistics · Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Mathematics · Philosophy · Psychology · Psychometric Methodologies and Testing · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,09 |
| Citation span | 2004 - 2023 (20) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |