title: Coefficient alpha: some terminological ambiguities and related misconceptions.
abstract: Three basic concepts in psychometric theory are homogeneity, consistency, and stability. These terms, however, are not singular in meaning as used in the literature and as a result often lead to confusion. The pluralities involved are discussed and alternatives are recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results