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Definition of Phi correlation
1. Noun. An index of the relation between any two sets of scores that can both be represented on ordered binary dimensions (e.g., male-female).
Exact synonyms: Fourfold Point Correlation, Phi Coefficient
Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Distribution Free Statistic, Nonparametric Statistic
Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Distribution Free Statistic, Nonparametric Statistic
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phi Correlation
Literary usage of Phi correlation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Meta-Analysis of Drug Abuse Prevention Programs edited by William J. Bukoski (1998)
"In some instances, using the information supplied, the authors were able to
calculate the phi correlation, and then correct it for dichotomization (Hunter ..."