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Table 3 Single item correlation with MADRS total score and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha, coefficient Omega)

From: A factor analytic comparison of three commonly used depression scales (HAMD, MADRS, BDI) in a large sample of depressed inpatients

MDARS item

Correlation

1-Apparent sadness

0.81

2-Reported sadness

0.85

3-Inner tension

0.59

4-Reduced sleep

0.57

5-Reduced appetite

0.59

6-Concentration

0.67

7-Lassitude

0.77

8-Inhability to feel

0.81

9-Pessimistic thoughts

0.69

10-Suicidal thoughts

0.60

C’s alpha

0.92

Omega

0.92

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BMC Psychiatry

ISSN: 1471-244X

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