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Composite Reliability

Statistics & analysis

Definition

A reliability measure for latent constructs (also called rho_c) that weights items by their loadings; 0.70 or higher is the usual threshold in SEM.

Where it's used

  • Reporting internal consistency in PLS-SEM and CB-SEM measurement models

Software used

SmartPLSAMOSR

Related concepts

Cronbach's AlphaAverage Variance Extracted (AVE)ReliabilityANOVABootstrappingConfirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)
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