A Newly Developed Instrument Is Found to Have a Cronbach's

question 27

Multiple Choice

A newly developed instrument is found to have a Cronbach's alpha of 0.82. The nurse researcher interprets this to mean what?

• A) The instrument has no internal consistency.
• B) The instrument has a low degree of internal consistency.
• C) The instrument has a moderate degree of internal consistency.
• D) The instrument has a relatively high degree of internal consistency.

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Definitions:

Sound

The property of a deductive argument that is valid and whose premises are true.

Invalid

Refers to an argument or reasoning where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

Validity

The property of a deductive argument in which it is impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion false.

Analogy

Identifying and discussing the traits of two subjects in relation to each other to offer explanation or insight.