title: Resampling permutation probability values for Cronbach's alpha.
abstract: A permutation procedure to compute a resampling probability value and empirical quantile limits is provided for Cronbach's alpha measure of internal reliability. The underlying assumptions for the conventional use of alpha are discussed. The use of a permutation test for Cronbach's alpha is highlighted as a valuable tool when sample sizes are small and necessary assumptions cannot be met.
authors: Department of Sociology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1784, USA. Andrew.Prelog@colostate.edu
authors: Andrew J
authors: AJ
authors: Prelog
authors: Kenneth J
authors: KJ
authors: Berry
authors: Paul W
authors: PW
authors: Mielke
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D015233:Models, Statistical; D011336:Probability; D018401:Sample Size; D013223:Statistics as Topic / Q000379:methods*