Testing Covariance Matrix Hypotheses: An Example from the Measurement of Musical Abilities.

Eiting, Mindert H.; Mellenbergh, Gideon J.

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Publication Date: 1980-Apr

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Testing Covariance Matrix Hypotheses: An Example from the Measurement of Musical Abilities.

Eiting, Mindert H.; Mellenbergh, Gideon J.

Multivariate Behavioral Research, v15 n2 p203-23 Apr 1980

Using reasonable values for the parameters in both null and alternative hypotheses about covariance matrices, an optimal and feasible combination of number of subjects, significance level, and power of the test were determined for an empirical study of the measurement of musical ability. (Author/BW)

Descriptors: Education Majors, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing, Mathematical Models, Music, Power (Statistics), Research Design, Sampling, Statistical Significance

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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands

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