Appendix A: Standardization, Reliability, and Validity Tables

Table A.18. Correlations among EQ-i 2.0 Composite Scales

The following table illustrates the correlations among the EQ-i 2.0 composite scales in the EQ-i 2.0 normative sample. Correlations range from 0.00 to 1.00, with higher values suggesting the scales share a relevant common psychological characteristic (i.e., emotional intelligence). Very high values (e.g., > .90) would suggest a unidimensional factor structure. Moderately sized correlations, like those that were found in the EQ-i 2.0, support both the concept that the scales measure a common psychological characteristic, as well as the multidimensional factor structure of the EQ-i 2.0.

Composite Scale	SP	SE	IS	DM	SM
SP. Self-Perception Composite	–
SE. Self-Expression Composite	.73	–
IS. Interpersonal Composite	.71	.55	–
DM. Decision Making Composite	.70	.66	.50	–
SM. Stress Management Composite	.78	.67	.63	.73	–

Note. N = 4,000. All correlations significant at p < .01. Guidelines for evaluating r are .10 = small, .30 = medium, .50 = large.