The Relationship Between the Phi Coefficient and the G Index1
- 1 October 1980
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Educational and Psychological Measurement
- Vol. 40 (3) , 569-574
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001316448004000302
Abstract
The value of the phi coefficient (Φ) cannot, in general, be uniquely determined from the G index. Its value is shown to obey the inequalities G-1/3+ G ≤ Φ ≤ 1+ G/3- G if -1 < G < 1 When G equals -1 or 1 so does Φ. As a consequence of this Φ is too unstable over item reflection when used as a measure of similarity between individuals. G is a more suitable choice.Keywords
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- A Note on the G Index of AgreementEducational and Psychological Measurement, 1964