Cronbach's alpha reliability: Interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and sample size planning

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas G. Bonett ◽  
Thomas A. Wright
2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas G. Bonett

Graphs and tables are currently available for approximating the sample size needed to test the equality of two alpha reliability coefficients with desired power. These tables and graphs are limited to particular values of Type I error, power, and effect size. General formulas are derived to determine the sample size requirements for hypothesis testing with desired power and interval estimation with desired precision.


2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varadraj Gurupur ◽  
Kruparaj Shettian ◽  
Peixin Xu ◽  
Scott Hines ◽  
Mitzi Desselles ◽  
...  

This study identified the readiness factors that may create challenges in the use of telemedicine among patients in northern Louisiana with cancer. To identify these readiness factors, the team of investigators developed 19 survey questions that were provided to the patients or to their caregivers. The team collected responses from 147 respondents from rural and urban residential backgrounds. These responses were used to identify the individuals’ readiness for utilising telemedicine through factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha reliability test, analysis of variance and ordinary least squares regression. The analysis results indicated that the favourable factor (positive readiness item) had a mean value of 3.47, whereas the unfavourable factor (negative readiness item) had a mean value of 2.76. Cronbach’s alpha reliability test provided an alpha value of 0.79. Overall, our study indicated a positive attitude towards the use of telemedicine in northern Louisiana.


1996 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 763-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Charter ◽  
Leonard S. Feldt

This paper reviews and illustrates statistical tests of the equality of two values of Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient. Tests for independent and dependent coefficients are considered. Possible pitfalls in determining the critical value for these tests or in computing the p value associated with the tests' outcome are discussed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Mariusz Panczyk ◽  
Aleksander Zarzeka ◽  
Lucyna Iwanow ◽  
Jarosława Belowska ◽  
Joanna Gotlib

AbstractAim of the study. Starting on January 1, 2016, nurses and midwives (NM) acquire extending the professional powers. Assessing the reliability and validity of a questionnaire developed to evaluate the knowledge of and attitudes towards acquiring extending the professional powers of NM.Material and methodology. Forty-two students, voluntary, anonymous, original questionnaire study, 11 questions (knowledge) and 32 statements (attitudes), the Likert scale.Results. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient (α>0.70). Assessment of validity: indirect estimation of theoretical validity by identifying an internal correlation on the scale. Assessment of differences between the students: Kruskal-Wallis test, α=0.05, 11 knowledge-related questions - the easiness: 0.52, the mean differentiating power of 0.21. Cronbach’s alpha: 0.671. The subscale 1 comprising 26 statements underwent a factor analysis with two variables. The structure of subscale 2 (6 items) is uniform. The comparative analysis of students does not show differences by their majors (Kruskal-Wallis test).Conclusion.Assessment of reliability and validity of the questionnaire has demonstrated that it is a proper tool to evaluate attitudes towards extending professional powers of NM.Assessment of the questionnaire has confirmed that there is a need to modify the knowledge-related questions.The study should be continued among a greater number of NM that would be more diverse.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Rositas Martínez

Keywords: confidence intervals, Cronbach's alpha, effect size, factor analysis, hypothesis testing, sample size, structural equation modelingAbstract. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to fulfilling the objectives of social sciences research such as proper estimation, explanation, prediction and control of levels of social reality variables and their interrelationships, especially when dealing with quantitative variables. It was shown that the sample size or the number of observations to be collected and analyzed is transcendental for the adequacy of the method of statistical inference selected and for the impact degree achieved in its results, especially for complying with reports guidelines issued by the American Psychological Association. Methods and formulations were investigated to determine the sample sizes that contribute to have good levels of estimation when establishing confidence intervals, with reasonable wide and relevant and significative magnitudes of the effects. Practical rules suggested by several researchers when determining samples sizes were tested and as a result it was integrated a guide for determining sample sizes for dichotomous, continuous, discrete and Likert variables, correlation and regression methods, factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, and structural equation models. It is recommended that the reader builds scenarios with this guide and be aware of the implications and relevance in scientific research and decision making of the sample sizes in trying to meet the aforementioned objectives.Palabras clave: análisis factorial, intervalo de confianza, alpha de Cronbach, modelación mediante ecuaciones estructurales, pruebas de hipótesis, tamaño de muestra, tamaño del efectoResumen. El propósito del presente documento es contribuir al cumplimiento de los objetivos de la investigación en las ciencias sociales de estimar, explicar, predecir y controlar niveles de variables de la realidad social y sus interrelaciones, en investigaciones de tipo cuantitativo. Se demostró que el tamaño de la muestra o la cantidad de observaciones que hay que recolectar y analizar es trascendente tanto en la pertinencia del método de inferencia estadístico que se utilice como en el grado de impacto que se logre en sus resultados, sobre todo de cara a cumplir con lineamientos emitidos por la Asociación Americana de Psicología que es la que da la pauta en la mayoría de las publicaciones del área social. Se investigaron métodos y formulaciones para determinar los tamaños de muestra que contribuyan a tener buenos niveles de estimación al momento de establecer los intervalos de confianza, con aperturas razonables y con magnitudes de los efectos que sean de impacto y se pusieron a prueba reglas prácticas sugeridas por varios autores lográndose integrar una guía tanto para variables dicotómicas, continuas, discretas, tipo Likert y para interrelaciones en ellas, ya se trate de análisis factorial, alpha de Cronbach, regresiones o ecuaciones estructurales. Se recomienda que el lector crear escenarios con esta guía y se sensibilice y se convenza de las implicaciones y de trascendencia tanto en la investigación científica como en la toma de decisiones de los tamaños de muestra al tratar de cumplir con los objetivos de la que hemos mencionado.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwan Muhamad Ramdan ◽  
Krispinus Duma ◽  
Dina Lusiana Setyowati

Musculoskeletal disorder remains to be a health and safety problem. One of measuring instrument often use to assess musculoskeletal disorders worldwide is the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ). This questionnaire translated into various languages and tested for its validity and reliability. However, it has limitations, such as the difficulty of application in countries that do not speak English. This study aims to test the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of NMQ in women weavers working using traditional handlooms in East Kalimantan Indonesia from March to May 2018. The validity of items obtained ranges 0.501 (min.) to 0.823 (max.), and Cronbach's alpha reliability was 0.726. In conclusion, the NMQ in Indonesian version has satisfactory psychometric properties with adequate validity and reliability. UJI VALIDITAS DAN RELIABILITAS NORDIC MUSCULOSKELETAL QUESTIONNAIRE (NMQ) VERSI INDONESIA UNTUK MENGUKUR GANGGUAN MUSKULOSKELETAL PADA PENENUN TRADISIONAL WANITAGangguan muskuloskeletal masih menjadi masalah kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja. Salah satu alat ukur yang sering dipakai untuk mengkaji gangguan muskuloskeletal di seluruh dunia adalah Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ). Kuesioner ini telah diterjemahkan ke berbagai bahasa di dunia dan terbukti valid serta reliabel, tetapi memiliki keterbatasan di antaranya sulit diaplikasikan di negara yang tidak menggunakan bahasa Ingris sebagai bahasa sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji validitas dan reliabilitas NMQ versi bahasa Indonesia pada penenun tradisional wanita di Kalimantan Timur periode Maret sampai Mei 2018. Didapatkan hasil uji validitas item berkisar antara 0.501 (min.) sampai 0.823 (maks.) dan indeks reliabilitas Cronbach's alpha sebesar 0.726. Simpulan, NMQ versi bahasa Indonesia cukup valid dan reliabel untuk mengukur gangguan muskuloskeletal.


Author(s):  
Fatma Er ◽  
Derya Sever Aslan ◽  
Mehtap Alaman ◽  
Yasin Çetin ◽  
Behice Erci

Aim: This research was conducted with the aim to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Solid Waste Management Scale in health institutions. Method: The study population consisted of nurses working in two different hospitals (918 + 939 = 1857 nurses). The samples were selected from the universe using the improbable sampling method. The data were collected by a Personal Information Form and the Solid Waste Management Scale in Healthcare Institutions. The data were analyzed based on the computations of descriptive statistics including mean, standard deviation, frequencies, percentages, Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient, Pearson Product Moments Correlation, Factor Analysis, Bartlett’s Test, and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Test. Results: The content validity index of the scale was found to be 0.98. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients of the scale ranged between 0.59, and 0.73, while the item factor loads between 0.31, and 0.94, and the item-total correlation values between 0.21, and 0.77. The factorial structure of the scale was confirmed as a result of the Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the Solid Waste Management Scale in Health Institutions showed that it is a valid and reliable tool for determining the level of knowledge and attitudes of nurses working in health institutions about solid waste management. This scale, whose validity and reliability has been tested, can be used to determine the attitudes and knowledge levels of nurses working in health institutions on solid waste management.


2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 436-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Sword ◽  
Maureen Heaman ◽  
Wendy E. Peterson ◽  
Ann Salvador ◽  
Noori Akhtar-Danesh ◽  
...  

Background and Purpose: To assess the psychometrics of the French language Quality of Prenatal Care Questionnaire (QPCQ). Methods: Data from 302 women were used in a confirmatory factor analysis and in assessment of construct validity through hypothesis testing and internal consistency reliability using Cronbach’s alpha. Results: The 6 factors (subscales) were verified and confirmed. Hypothesis testing further supported construct validity. The overall QPCQ had acceptable internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = .97) as did 5 subscales (Cronbach’s alpha = .70–.92); the Sufficient Time subscale had poorer reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = .61). Conclusions: The French language QPCQ is a valid and reliable self-report measure of prenatal care quality. It can be used in research and in quality improvement work to strengthen prenatal care services.


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