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Categorical Denominators
Among whom is the percentage being calculated?
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The big picture: Categorical Denominators
Among whom is the percentage being calculated?
Why a policy analyst should care
Reversing the conditioning group can turn a correct percentage into a completely different claim, even though both calculations use the same table.
Follow the idea from the opening question to a practical decision. These are the conceptual moves this module will develop:
1 Question What is the denominator?
2 Explore Read by row or column
3 Formalize Name the conditioning group
4 Transfer Audit a coverage claim
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