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Thanks Coefficient Alpha, We Still Need You!

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Educational and Psychological Measurement"

DOI: 10.1177/0013164417725127

Abstract: This note discusses the merits of coefficient alpha and their conditions in light of recent critical publications that miss out on significant research findings over the past several decades. That earlier research has demonstrated the… read more here.

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Quantifying the Distorting Effect of Rapid Guessing on Estimates of Coefficient Αlpha

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Applied Psychological Measurement"

DOI: 10.1177/01466216211051719

Abstract: An underlying threat to the validity of reliability measures is the introduction of systematic variance in examinee scores from unintended constructs that differ from those assessed. One construct-irrelevant behavior that has gained increased attention in… read more here.

Keywords: distorting effect; quantifying distorting; estimates coefficient; rapid guessing ... See more keywords
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Cronbach’s alpha in mathematics education research: Its appropriateness, overuse, and alternatives in estimating scale reliability

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Frontiers in Psychology"

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1074430

Abstract: Critiques of coefficient alpha as an estimate of scale reliability are widespread in the literature. However, the continuous overuse of this statistic in mathematics education research suggests a disconnection between theory and practice. As such,… read more here.

Keywords: coefficient alpha; reliability; scale reliability; mathematics education ... See more keywords
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Coefficient Alpha: The Resistance of a Classic.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Psicothema"

DOI: 10.7334/psicothema2022.321

Abstract: BACKGROUND During the 20th century the alpha coefficient (α) was widely used in the estimation of the internal consistency reliability of test scores. After misuses were identified in the early 21st century alternatives became widespread,… read more here.

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