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:

Cutting Department

A section within a manufacturing facility where materials are cut to size or shape before proceeding to further stages of production.

Equivalent Unit

An equivalent unit is a measure used in cost accounting to quantify the amount of materials or labor in terms of finished goods units.

Process Costing

A cost accounting method used when homogenous products are produced on a continuous basis, allocating costs to each processing department or stage.

Conversion Costs

The sum of labor and overhead costs necessary to convert raw materials into finished products.