A Cautionary Note Concerning the Cox and Stuart Test.

Authors: 
Farnsworth, D. L
Editors: 
Goodall, G.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
23(3)
Pages: 
76-79
Year: 
2001
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
Abstract: 

A homework assignment led to the observation that the Cox and Stuart test is not symmetric under the transposition of the two variables. Examples of this feature are presented.

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