Clarity on Cronbach’s Alpha Use

• Jack Barbera ^[1] ; Nicole Naibert ^[1] ; Regis Komperda ^[2] ; Thomas C. Pentecost ^[3]
  1. [1] Portland State University

     Portland State University

     Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] San Diego State University

     San Diego State University

     Estados Unidos

     
  3. [3] Grand Valley State University

     Grand Valley State University

     Charter Township of Allendale, Estados Unidos

     

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• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 98, Nº 2, 2021, págs. 257-258
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The Cronbach’s alpha (α) statistic is regularly reported in science education studies. However, recent reviews have noted that it is not well-understood. Therefore, this commentary provides additional clarity regarding the language used when describing and interpreting alpha and other estimates of reliability.