Under What Condition Should Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient Be Used to Establish

question 4

Multiple Choice

Under what condition should Cronbach's alpha coefficient be used to establish the internal consistency of an instrument?

• A) When questions are open-ended
• B) When questions or statements require a yes or no response
• C) When the instrument uses a Likert-type response scale
• D) When the instrument is designed to measure more than one concept

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Definitions:

Mycorrhizal

Mycorrhizal relationships are symbiotic associations between fungi and the roots of plants, enhancing nutrient and water absorption.

Fibrous

Consisting of or characterized by fibers, often referring to a type of tissue in plants or the structure of certain muscle tissues in animals.

Haustoria

Specialized structures of parasitic plants or fungi that penetrate host tissues to extract water and nutrients.