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Longitudinal Reliability Analysis

Longitudinal reliability analysis evaluates the consistency and stability of measurement instruments across two or more time points. It extends classical reliability concepts — internal consistency, test-retest stability, and measurement precision — to repeated-measures designs, ensuring that observed score changes reflect true change rather than measurement error.

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  1. Baltes, P. B., & Nesselroade, J. R. (1979). History and rationale of longitudinal research. In J. R. Nesselroade & P. B. Baltes (Eds.), Longitudinal research in the study of behavior and development (pp. 1–39). Academic Press. link
  2. Cronbach, L. J. (1951). Coefficient alpha and the internal structure of tests. Psychometrika, 16(3), 297–334. DOI: 10.1007/BF02310555

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ScholarGateLongitudinal Reliability Analysis (Longitudinal Reliability Analysis). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/psychometrics/longitudinal-reliability-analysis