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An improved asymptotic test for the Jaccard similarity index for binary data

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  • Koeneman, Scott H.
  • Cavanaugh, Joseph E.

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For paired binary data, we propose a new asymptotic test of independence for the Jaccard index. As demonstrated, the test offers marked improvements in maintaining nominal Type I error rates, and exhibits higher power when these error rates are comparable.

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  • Koeneman, Scott H. & Cavanaugh, Joseph E., 2022. "An improved asymptotic test for the Jaccard similarity index for binary data," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 184(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:184:y:2022:i:c:s0167715222000074
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spl.2022.109375
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