Interjudge Agreement and the Maximum Value of Kappa.

Umesh, U. N.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1989

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Interjudge Agreement and the Maximum Value of Kappa.

Umesh, U. N.; And Others

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v49 n4 p835-50 Win 1989

An approach is provided for calculating maximum values of the Kappa statistic of J. Cohen (1960) as a function of observed agreement proportions between evaluators. Separate calculations are required for different matrix sizes and observed agreement levels. (SLD)

Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Evaluators, Heuristics, Interrater Reliability, Mathematical Models, Statistical Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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