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Note on Methodology: The Coefficient of Variation.

Authors :
Sheret, Michael
Source :
Comparative Education Review. Aug 1984 28(3):467-476.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Addresses applications of the coefficient of variation as a measure of educational inequality or as a means of measuring changes of inequality status. Suggests the Gini coefficient has many advantages over the coefficient of variation since it can be used with the Lorenz curve (Lorenz provides detail Gini omits). (BRR)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Comparative Education Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ314334
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research