Conners 4 Manual Chapter 8: Summary |
The reliability of the Conners 4 scales were explored in a number of ways through a variety of
studies. First, internal consistency was examined with
alpha, omega, and mean inter-item correlations, with all values meeting or exceeding typical
guidelines for reliability. Standard error of measurement
values were provided, demonstrating the small amount of error in estimated true scores, as well
as for the facilitation of calculating confidence intervals
around the Conners 4 T-scores. Additionally, test information was examined, demonstrating
considerable amounts of precision across the scales for
each rater type. Further, studies were conducted to assess the test-retest reliability of the
Conners 4 scores, with results supporting the stability of
scores over a 2- to 4-week period. Lastly, studies were conducted to compare the scores between
different raters. Raters of similar types (e.g., two
parents) showed similarity in scores, providing evidence for the reliability of the Conners 4,
while raters of different types (e.g., parent and youth
self-report) showed more modest associations between their scores, emphasizing the best practice
of obtaining multiple perspectives when completing an ADHD
evaluation. Overall, the results presented within this chapter provide strong evidence for the
reliability of the Conners 4 scores.