Technique for Approximating the Bivariate Normal Correlation Coefficient, Rho, and Estimating Tetrachoric r
- Author(s):
- Kirk, David B.
- Publication Year:
- 1971
- Report Number:
- RB-71-35
- Source:
- ETS Research Bulletin
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 18
- Subject/Key Words:
- Computer Software, Correlation, Mathematical Applications, Probability, Statistical Analysis
Abstract
In this paper a reliable method is found for approximating the value of the Bivariate Normal Correlation Coefficient, rho, given values of the joint probability and the normal deviates, h and k, or the related areas. This technique finds useful application in the computation of the tetrachoric correlation coefficient, r, when the underlying distributions may be assumed to be normal. (Author)
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