rank correlation

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rank correlation

[′raŋk ‚kä·rə′lā·shən]

(statistics)

A nonparametric test of statistical dependence for a random sample of paired observations.

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First, Table 2 shows the HRR-level rank correlation within each setting between spending in 1992 and spending in 2010.

Regional growth in medicare spending, 1992-2010

Correlations between BASDAI scores and MMP-3, MMP-9, TIMP-1, ESR, and CRP were demonstrated with the Spearman's rank correlation test.

Association of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitor with disease activity and development in spondyloarthropathy and inflammatory bowel disease

Spearman's rank correlation comparing SFA to GMFCS showed a significant correlation between the composite SFA criterion score and GMFCS class (r = -0.

The relationship between the School Function Assessment (SFA) and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) in ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy

Spearman rank correlation comparing ramet counts to those for growth parameters of Baptisia bracteata and Apion rostrum/pod according to year.

Environmental factors associated with modular growth and flowering phenology of Baptisia bracteata Muhl. ex. Ell

application of expert evaluation method to determine the importance of operating asphalt mixing plant quality criteria and rank correlation, The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering 6(1): 48-58.

The use of AHP and rank correlation methods for determining the significance of the interaction between the elements of a transport system having a strong influence on traffic safety

The Spearman's rank correlation coefficients between the final ranking and the proposed model, VIKOR, SAW, MOORA, ARAS and TOPSIS methods are 0.

Selecting the optimal renewable energy using multi criteria decision making

In addition, the Spearman rank correlations were calculated and tested to see if the relative importance of the factors affecting delays of green building projects is significantly correlated with that of traditional construction projects.

Comparison of schedule delay and causal factors between traditional and green construction projects

To assess the correlation between variables, we performed the Pearson's chi-square test, Spearman's Rank Correlation Test, linear regression and One-Way ANOVA.

Investigating the effect of tamsulosin on the measurement of bladder wall thickness and International Prostate Symptom Score in benign prostatic hyperplasia

Analysis of correlation for the characteristics of analysed samples was conducted using Pearson's correlation (in case of normal distribution) or Spearman's rank correlation (in case of distribution different from normal).

Variation of meat quality parameters due to conformation and fat class in Limousin bulls slaughtered at 25 to 27 months of age

To explore potential relationships across the periods for the metropolitan areas, we calculated simple rank correlation coefficients.

The boom and bust of U.S. housing prices from various geographic perspectives

The association between efficacy and the intensity of PLUNC protein positivity was examined by the Spearman rank correlation analysis.

Expression and clinical significance of PLUNC protein in nasal polyp and chronic sinusitis tissue

Spearman rank correlation identified a group of patients at high risk for decreased ambulation: those with vertical skin incisions, those older than age 50, and those with gynecologic cancer.