1. Chronbach’s Alpha Ginnie Bushong

2. Chronbach Alpha Also known as Alpha Coefficient An internal consistency or reliability coefficient for an instrument requiring only one test administration. General form of the KR20 formula

3. KR20 Formula a = (k/k-1)(1-(Σs i 2 /s t 2 )) –When: k = number of conditions contributing to a total score s = standard deviation –Range from 0 to 1.0 a >.9 is excellent a >.8 is good a >.7 is acceptable a >.6 is questionable a >.5 is poor a <.5 is unacceptable

4. Survey Research Validity –Will the survey provide the proper information for a researcher to determine a conclusion? Pilot Test & Panel of Experts Reliability –Will the survey produce consistent results? Chronbach Alpha

5. Quantitative Research Meunier, R. A., Talbert, B. A. & Latour, M. A. (2002). Evaluation of the incubators in the classroom program: does it increase fourth grade students’ knowledge of agriculture- related science concepts? Journal of Agricultural Education 43(3), 49-60.Meunier, R. A., Talbert, B. A. & Latour, M. A. (2002). Evaluation of the incubators in the classroom program: does it increase fourth grade students’ knowledge of agriculture- related science concepts? Journal of Agricultural Education 43(3), 49-60.

6. Qualitative Research Haygood, J., Baker, M., Hogg, J. & Bullock, S. (2004) The influence of foundational and expressed values on personal behaviors of teachers. Journal of Agricultural Education 45(1), 54-61.Haygood, J., Baker, M., Hogg, J. & Bullock, S. (2004) The influence of foundational and expressed values on personal behaviors of teachers. Journal of Agricultural Education 45(1), 54-61.

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