Rank Correlation Methods - Hardcover

Sir Maurice Kendall; Jean Dickinson Gibbons

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The new edition of this classic reference includes a wealth of information on the mathematics and practical applications of rank correlation methods. It represents the most extensive revision since the book first appeared in 1948 and provides clear explanations of the methods of rankcorrelation widely used by statisticians, educators, psychologists, and others involved in analyzing qualitative material. Among the many topics covered are the Goodman-Kruskal coefficient, partial rank correlation, trend tests, and regression techniques. Real numerical examples and problems aretaken from interesting research in the social sciences. Expanded tables have also been added that include larger sample sizes and a table of distribution of Kendall's partial law. Reflecting the vast amount of research published in recent years, this edition updates the references and offers over300 new bibliographic entries. The valuable appendix tables have been revised and expanded.

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ISBN 10:  0195208374 ISBN 13:  9780195208375
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990
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