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power transformation In this packet, power transformation refers to a statistical way of modifying a probability distribution so it can better represent the pattern of cognitive test scores.

In this packet, power transformation refers to a statistical way of modifying a probability distribution so it can better represent the pattern of cognitive test scores. Here, an alpha power transformation was used to create a model that fit students’ right-skewed mathematics achievement scores better than several comparison distributions.

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Drafting source: Dugasa Shibiru Jabessa; Arero Butte Gotu. Modelling students’ cognitive achievement skills using the alpha power transformed Lindley probability distribution. 2025; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0328942; article XML SHA-256 f33e24f9212ecacee2659ca80d5fd695feeaa46686da4d0ceb3eca5638654f89. “Modelling students’ cognitive achievement skills using the alpha power transformed Lindley probability distribution” (10.1371/journal.pone.0328942).
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