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Loglinear models are a useful but under-utilised research tool. One of the reasons for this is the difficulty of explaining model coefficients to others. Presenting coefficients in the form of standardised tables can help communicate the results to readers with little or no background in loglinear models. The strength and direction of association is conveyed in the familiar form of a percentage table, allowing an intuitive grasp of the model results.
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Hendrickx, J. Using standardised tables for interpreting Loglinear models. Qual Quant 38, 603–620 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-005-2176-0
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