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Tetrachoric Correlation: A Permutation Alternative.

Authors :
Long, Michael A.
Berry, Kenneth J.
Mielke Jr., Paul W.
Source :
Educational & Psychological Measurement; Jun2009, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p429-437, 9p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

An exact permutation test is provided for the tetrachoric correlation coefficient. Comparisons with the conventional test employing Student's t distribution demonstrate the necessity of using the permutation approach for small sample sizes and/or disproportionate marginal frequency totals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
BEHAVIORAL assessment
PERMUTATIONS
COMBINATORICS
STATISTICAL sampling
STATISTICAL correlation
PSYCHOLOGY
ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00131644
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Educational & Psychological Measurement
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39760621
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0013164408324463
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