Cronbach's Alpha Is a Way to Assess the _____ of an Index

question 33

Multiple Choice

Cronbach's alpha is a way to assess the _____ of an index. For an index to be considered "acceptable" for research purposes in the social sciences, alpha values should be _____.

• A) reliability … below 0.25
• B) reliability … 0.70 or higher
• C) validity … below 0.25
• D) validity … 0.70 or higher
• (Note: * indicates

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Definitions:

Collectivist

Describing cultures or individuals who prioritize group goals and interdependence over personal goals and independence.

Individualist

A person who prioritizes personal goals over group goals, emphasizing independence and self-reliance.

Zajonc's Drive Theory

A psychological theory suggesting the presence of others (an audience) increases arousal, which can enhance the performance of well-learned tasks but impede the performance on complex or new tasks.

Social Facilitation

The phenomenon whereby an individual's performance improves when they are in the presence of others, typically due to increased arousal.