Prior to completing any statistical analyses regarding a study's hypotheses it is important to calculate the _____ for each scale used.

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Cronbach's alpha is a measure of internal consistency reliability which reflects the degree to which items on a scale are interrelated. It is important to calculate Cronbach's alpha in order to determine the extent to which the scale presents a reliable measure of the construct being examined. Cohen's d, point biserial correlation, and kappa coefficient are all measures of effect size or statistical association, which are not necessary for calculating reliability.

Prior to Completing Any Statistical Analyses Regarding a Study's Hypotheses