McNemar's Test Calculator

Test the significance of changes in paired dichotomous data

Enter the counts for a 2x2 contingency table of paired observations.

After: Positive
After: Negative
Before: Positive
Before: Negative

About McNemar's Test

McNemar's test is used for paired nominal data in a 2x2 table.

It tests whether the row and column marginal frequencies are equal (symmetry).

Formula: χ² = (|b - c| - 1)² / (b + c)

The test focuses only on discordant pairs (cells b and c).

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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.