Raoda Ismail, Heri Retnawati, Sugiman, Farida Agus Setiawati, Okky Riswandha Imawan, Purwoko Haryadi Santoso
Ensuring reliable measurements is crucial for minimising errors in assessments. The assessment community commonly employs the evaluation of reliability coefficients to estimate the dependability of test scores. Despite its significance, limited research has explored the relationship between the estimated reliability coefficient and the number of scale points utilised. This study aims to provide valuable insights to practitioners by investigating the optimal number of scale points required for the most accurate reliability coefficient estimation. Using simulated data, the research scrutinises scales with varying points, ranging from 2 to 11. The results reveal a substantial impact of the number of scale points on reliability estimation. The most accurate estimate of reliability is obtained for scales with 8 points. This study helps us understand the optimal number of scale points for reliable measurements and guides future assessment improvements. © 2024, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta. All rights reserved.
Educational Research and Evaluation, Graduated School, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia; Mathematics Education, Cenderawasih University, Indonesia
