Definition of Split-half correlation

1. Noun. A correlation coefficient calculated between scores on two halves of a test; taken as an indication of the reliability of the test.

Exact synonyms: Chance-half Correlation
Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Coefficient Of Correlation, Correlation, Correlation Coefficient

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split-half correlation (current term)
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Literary usage of Split-half correlation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Assessing Psychopathology and Behavior Problems in Persons With Mental (1994)
"The yes/no format rendered the highest reliability with a test-retest correlation of .83 over three months and a split-half correlation of .69. ..."

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