The Use of Fisher's Z in Schmidt-Hunter-Type Meta-Analyses.

Law, Kenneth S.

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ERIC Number: EJ515501

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Use of Fisher's Z in Schmidt-Hunter-Type Meta-Analyses.

Law, Kenneth S.

Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, v20 n3 p287-306 Fall 1995

Two new methods of estimating the mean population correlation (M) and the standard deviation of population correlations (SD) were suggested and tested by Monte Carlo simulations. Results show no consistent advantage to using the Pearson correlation or Fisher's Z in estimating M or SD; estimates from all methods are similar. (SLD)

Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Correlation, Effect Size, Estimation (Mathematics), Meta Analysis, Monte Carlo Methods, Statistical Bias, Synthesis

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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