The purpose of computing Cronbach’s alpha and Pearson’s r for test–retest reliability, split-half reliability, convergent construct validity, and so forth is to test the _______ of a scale.

a. development features
b. construct qualities
c. psychological characteristics
d. psychometric properties


Ans: D

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