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COVID-19, the Yule-Simpson paradox and research evaluation

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The Yule-Simpson paradox refers to the fact that outcomes of comparisons between groups are reversed when groups are combined. Using Essential Sciences Indicators, a part of InCites (Clarivate), data for countries, it is shown that although the Yule-Simpson phenomenon in citation analysis and research evaluation is not common, it isn't extremely rare either. The Yule-Simpson paradox is a phenomenon one should be aware of, otherwise one may encounter unforeseen surprises in scientometric studies.
Tijdschrift: Scientometrics: an international journal for all quantitative aspects of the science of science and science policy
ISSN: 0138-9130
Volume: 126
Pagina's: 3501 - 3511
Jaar van publicatie:2021
Trefwoorden:A1 Journal article
Toegankelijkheid:Open