Why and when you should avoid using z-scores in graphs displaying profile or group differences

Many person-oriented studies use z-standardized scores before conducting cluster analyses and/or before displaying group differences. This article summarizes reasons why z-standardized scores can often be problematic and misleading in person-oriented methods. The article shows examples illustrating...

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Main Author: Julia Moeller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Lund University Library 2025-06-01
Series:Journal for Person-Oriented Research
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Online Access:https://journals.lub.lu.se/jpor/article/view/28091
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