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Confidence intervals for differences in correlated binary proportions

W L May1, W D Johnson

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, 39216-4505, USA.

Statistics in Medicine
|October 6, 1997
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This study compares statistical methods for analyzing paired dichotomous data. An adjusted Wald statistic offers improved confidence intervals for correlated proportions compared to McNemar's test, especially in small samples.

Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Statistical Methods
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Analyzing paired dichotomous outcomes is common in experiments.
  • McNemar's test is frequently used for marginal homogeneity but has limitations.
  • The standard Wald statistic can over-reject in small samples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate an adjusted Wald statistic for confidence intervals of correlated proportions.
  • To compare its performance against McNemar's test and the unrestricted Wald statistic.
  • To provide recommendations for choosing appropriate statistical methods.

Main Methods:

  • Empirical comparison using simulation studies.
  • Evaluation of coverage probabilities and average interval lengths.

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  • Adaptation of existing confidence interval construction methods.

    • Main Results:

    • The adjusted Wald statistic demonstrates better performance for confidence intervals.
    • McNemar's test has limitations due to variance estimation restrictions.
    • The unrestricted Wald statistic shows excessive rejection rates in small samples.

    Conclusions:

    • The adjusted Wald statistic is recommended for constructing confidence intervals for correlated proportions.
    • Careful consideration of statistical methods is crucial for accurate experimental analysis.
    • Simulation results guide the selection of robust statistical approaches.