Phi Coefficient Calculator

Calculate the correlation between two binary variables

Enter the counts for a 2x2 contingency table.

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Variable 1: Yes
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About Phi Coefficient

Phi (φ) measures association between two binary variables.

Formula: φ = (ad - bc) / √(r1 × r2 × c1 × c2)

Range: -1 to +1 (like Pearson's r)

Relationship: χ² = φ² × n

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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References

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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.