Comparison of Ferguson’s δ and the Gini coefficient used for measuring the inequality of data related to health quality of life outcomes
Abstract Background Ferguson’s δ and Gini coefficient (GC) are defined as contrasting statistical measures of inequality among members within populations. However, the association and cutting points for these two statistics are still unclear; a visual display is required to inspect their similaritie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Health and Quality of Life Outcomes |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01356-6 |