Misclassification Errors and Categorical Data Analysis.

Katz, Barry M.; McSweeney, Maryellen

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Publication Date: 1979

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Misclassification Errors and Categorical Data Analysis.

Katz, Barry M.; McSweeney, Maryellen

Journal of Experimental Education, v47 n4 p331-38 Sum 1979

Errors of misclassification and their effects on categorical data analysis are discussed. The chi-square test for equality of two proportions is examined in the context of errorful categorical data. The effects of such errors are illustrated. A correction procedure is developed and discussed. (Author/MH)

Descriptors: Classification, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Error Patterns, Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Bias, Statistical Significance, Tables (Data)

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Language: English

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