Examining test-retest reliability: An intra-class correlation approach

Miaofen Yen, Li Hua Lo

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Abstract

Background: There are limitations of inter-class correlation (usually, the Pearson's product-moment correlation) in evaluating reliability of an instrument. An intra-class correlation approach would be appropriate to examine the test-retest reliability of an instrument. Objectives: To introduce an intra-class correlation approach to examine the test-retest reliability of an instrument. Method: The method of constructing an intra-class correlation coefficient was presented. Results: The instrument with visual analog scales to measure the perceived competence to practice breast self-examination and perceived barriers to breast self-examination was tested. The intra-class correlation coefficient was 0.640. Conclusion: The intra-class correlation is an alternative to test the reliability of an instrument and it is more sensitive to the detection of systematic error.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)59-62
Number of pages4
JournalNursing Research
Volume51
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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