Note on the chi-square statistic of association in 2x2 contingency tables and the correction for continuity

F. Loosen

Mathématiques et Sciences Humaines (1978)

  • Volume: 61, page 29-37
  • ISSN: 0987-6936

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Loosen, F.. "Note on the chi-square statistic of association in 2x2 contingency tables and the correction for continuity." Mathématiques et Sciences Humaines 61 (1978): 29-37. <http://eudml.org/doc/94204>.

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