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Swank, Paul R on
Sep 28, 2011; 5:53pm
URL: http://spssx-discussion.165.s1.nabble.com/correlation-between-binomial-and-continue-variables-tp4850031p4850204.html
If the binary variable has an underlying normal distribution, that is, the construct is continuous and normal but artificially dichotomized, then a biserial correlation would be appropriate. Otherwise, it is the point biserial.
Dr. Paul R. Swank,
Children's Learning Institute
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School
Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health
University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
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Hi all,
I d like know if exist some method for run a correlation between 2
variables: one continue (and normal variate) and other binomial variate
(presence and absence).
Thanks in advance
Rodrigo
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