A Reexamination of Coombs' Data Quadrants

Coombs' Data Quadrants are examined critically for consistency. Two classes of problems in his formulation are identified: (1) one of Coombs' three dichotomies is notably weaker than the other two, and breaks down entirely in two of the quadrants; and (2) the 'dichotomies' are no...

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Published in:Educational and psychological measurement 1980-04, Vol.40 (1), p.79-90
Main Authors: Carithers, Martha W., Flynn, Cynthia B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Coombs' Data Quadrants are examined critically for consistency. Two classes of problems in his formulation are identified: (1) one of Coombs' three dichotomies is notably weaker than the other two, and breaks down entirely in two of the quadrants; and (2) the 'dichotomies' are not true dichotomies, and fail to include all logical analytical possibilities. Solutions to the problems are proposed.
ISSN:0013-1644
1552-3888
DOI:10.1177/001316448004000110