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The common formula used for converting a chi-square test into a correlation coefficient for use as an effect size in meta-analysis has a hidden assumption which may be violated in specific instances, leading to an overestimation of the effect size. A corrected formula is provided.
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- A Generalized Formula for Converting Chi-Square Tests to Effect Sizes for Meta-Analysis
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- Rosenberg, Michael (Author)
- Biodesign Institute (Contributor)
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2010-04-07
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- Digital object identifier: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010059
- Identifier TypeInternational standard serial numberIdentifier Value1045-3830
- Identifier TypeInternational standard serial numberIdentifier Value1939-1560
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Rosenberg, M. S. (2010). A Generalized Formula for Converting Chi-Square Tests to Effect Sizes for Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE, 5(4). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0010059