Descriptor
| Change | 1 |
| Correlation | 1 |
| Critical Path Method | 1 |
| Longitudinal Studies | 1 |
| Multiple Regression Analysis | 1 |
| Predictor Variables | 1 |
| Ratios (Mathematics) | 1 |
| Research Design | 1 |
| Technical Reports | 1 |
Source
| Sociological Methods and… | 1 |
Author
| Pendleton, Brian F. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedPendleton, Brian F.; And Others – Sociological Methods and Research, 1979
Sociological and demographic research often uses variables computed as ratios. When the denominators are highly correlated, and the ratios are used in correlation or regression analysis, a statistical dependency is formed. This article investigates this problem, particularly with respect to partial correlation, multiple regression, and the…
Descriptors: Change, Correlation, Critical Path Method, Longitudinal Studies
