The incorrect use of Chi-square analysis for paired data

Clin Exp Immunol. 1976 Apr;24(1):227-9.

Abstract

When results are classified in categories (for example, improved and unimproved, reactive and non-reactive) and the same patients are examined by two different treatments or two different tests, then the correct statistical analysis is by McNemars test. More often a Chi-square analysis is used; this is not only incorrect but also leads to erroneous conclusions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunologic Techniques
  • Statistics as Topic*