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Split-Half Correlation
A split-half correlation is a statistical technique used to assess the internal consistency of a multiple-item measure. This involves dividing the measure's items into two distinct halves, calculating a total score for each half, and then finding the correlation between those two sets of scores. For example, comparing the even- and odd-numbered items of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale might yield a strong positive correlation, such as , demonstrating high internal consistency. In general, a correlation coefficient of or higher is considered indicative of good internal consistency. A strong correlation indicates that the measure is consistently assessing the target construct.
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