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Michael E. Sobel

American statistician

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About Michael E. Sobel

Michael E. Sobel was an American sociologist and statistician, known for Sobel test.

Michael Edward Sobel is an American statistician who is a professor in the Department of Statistics at Columbia University. He is known for developing the Sobel test, a statistical test that is used to detect the presence of mediation between two variables by a third variable.

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Important facts

Nationality
Known for
Sobel test
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Florida State University, Columbia University
Employers
Columbia University
Awards
Sociological Research Association
Also known as
Michael Edward Sobel

Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael E. Sobel?

American statistician

What was Michael E. Sobel's occupation?

Michael E. Sobel was a sociologist and statistician.

What was Michael E. Sobel known for?

Michael E. Sobel was known for Sobel test.

What nationality was Michael E. Sobel?

Michael E. Sobel was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael E. Sobel

· Wikidata: Q60663436

· DBpedia: Michael E. Sobel

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MLA: "Michael E. Sobel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-e-sobel/.

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