Understanding the variables related to gastronomy of Chhattisgarh using Factor Analysis and Cronbach's Alpha statistic

The present paper deals with various aspects of the gastronomy of Chhattisgarh. To understand different components, 37 questions on 5-point Likert scale were asked to the persons residing in Chhattisgarh state. A total 650 responses were received, out of which 521 provided an impressive response. The data was entered into the software, and initially, Factor Analysis (with principal component extraction and varimax rotation) was performed to check the validity of the developed instrument. All 37 items (questions) were found to load perfectly onto 10 components. Cronbach's Alpha is a statistic used to assess the internal consistency and reliability of a set of scale or test items. The results obtained indicate good internal consistency and reliability for each variable group.