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Term: Spearman's Rank-Order Correlation
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-07-31
Definition:
A correlation coefficient used to describe the degree of relationship between a predictor and outcome variable when they have both been measured on ordinal scales.
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- De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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