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A Simplified Accurate Algorithm for the Fisher-Yates Exact Test

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2025

J. P. N. Phillips
J. P. N. Phillips*
Affiliation:
University Of Hull
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Requests for reprints should be sent to Dr. J. P. N. Phillips, Psychology, Department, The University, Cottingham Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU6 7RX, England.
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Abstract

An algorithm, using a short cut due to Feldman and Klingler, for the Fisher-Yates exact test is presented: the algorithm is quick, simple and accurate.

Keywords

algorithmFisher-Yates exact test

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Psychometrika , Volume 47 , Issue 3 , September 1982 , pp. 349 - 351
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Copyright © 1982 The Psychometric Society

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Footnotes

I am grateful to the Editor and two reviewers for a number of constructive and helpful suggestions.

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