Chance-half Correlation (Noun)
Meaning
A correlation coefficient calculated between scores on two halves of a test; taken as an indication of the reliability of the test.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researcher used split-half correlation to assess the internal consistency of the questionnaire items.
- By utilizing chance-half correlation, the test designers were able to estimate the reliability of the exam scores.
- The educational psychologist found a moderate chance-half correlation coefficient when examining the mathematics test.
- The results of the study suggested a high level of reliability, as evidenced by the strong chance-half correlation between the two subsets of questions.
- In order to increase confidence in their assessment tool, the developers calculated the chance-half correlation between the item sets.