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Author:
Long, Michael A., author.
Title:
Applying Benford's Law for assessing the validity of social science data / Michael A. Long, Oklahoma State University, Paul B. Stretesky, Northumbria University, Kenneth J. Berry, Colorado State University, Janis E. Johnston, USDA, Michael J. Lynch, University of South Florida.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press,
Copyright Date:
2024
Description:
xv, 207 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject:
Social sciences--Statistical methods.
Distribution (Probability theory)
Quantitative research--Evaluation.
Other Authors:
Stretesky, Paul B., author.
Berry, Kenneth J., author.
Johnston, Janis E., 1957- author.
Lynch, Michael J., author.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"Benford's Law is a probability distribution for the likelihood of the leading digit in a set of numbers. This book seeks to improve and systematize the use of this in the social sciences to assess the validity of self-reported data, using a new measure of conformity to the Benford distribution"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1009123076
9781009123075
1009124242
9781009124249
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1381093380
LCCN:
2023016252
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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