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Match weight calculator


Conversion Formulas:

Partial Match Weight=ω\text{Partial Match Weight} = \omegaBayes Factor=K\text{Bayes Factor} = KProbability=p\text{Probability} = pK=2ωK = 2^{\omega}p=K1+K=2ω1+2ωp = \frac{K}{1 + K} = \frac{2^{\omega}}{1 + 2^{\omega}}K=p1pK = \frac{p}{1 - p}ω=log2(K)=log2(p1p)\omega = \log_{2}(K) = \log_{2}\left(\frac{p}{1 - p}\right)

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Also check the interactive visualization for a graphical representation of how these values correspond to each other.

This article is part of the probabilistic linkage training materials.