20 May Thank you for your post this week and your analysis on Cron
Thank you for your post this week and your analysis on Cronbach's alpha. I found your results and analysis interesting. As you stated, your results (a=0.214) are considered non-satisfactory in data/measurement accuracy (poor internal consistency). Based on your data, was the test provided as a self-report or did you interview each participant? Also was there any inaccuracy in the data you had obtained or missing items? I appreciate your post and thorough explanation of the importance of data evaluation to determine dependency in measurements
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Reliability of Growth Scale Discussion
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Reliability of Growth Scale Discussion
The Growth Mindset scale was analyzed with 15 individuals, including me, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.214. This shows that the size has poor internal consistency or dependability. Our result is not always as high as the preferred degree of 0.7, which is usually generic and good enough for study purposes, even though Cronbach's alpha values vary from 0 to 1, with higher values implying more excellent reliability (Dweck, 2013). This means that participants may not consistently measure the same underlying development mindset construct across scale items.
This evaluation emphasizes the vital significance of comprehending how psychometric checks determine dependability. A regularly used metric to evaluate internal consistency is Cronbach's alpha, which suggests how many scale factors correlate (Dweck et al., 1995). A more significant alpha coefficient shows excellent reliability, showing that the items consistently measure the desired construct.
Several factors can affect the dependability of a test or scale. One detail is the objects' specificity and clarity. Unclarified or poorly phrased items may also cause members to respond unevenly, reducing the scale's dependability. Furthermore, reliability may be impacted by the homogeneity of the examined idea (Dweck, 2013). The scale may not be internally regular if the factors no longer constitute every aspect of the construct fairly.
Dweck, C. S. (2013). Self-theories: Their role in motivation, personality, and development. Psychology Press.
Dweck, C. S., Chiu, C. Y., & Hong, Y. Y. (1995). Implicit theories and their role in judgments and reactions: A word from two perspectives. Psychological Inquiry, 6(4), 267-285.
