Marginal Continuation odds Ratio Model and Decomposition of Marginal Homogeneity Model for Multi-way Contingency Tables

Abstract

For square contingency tables with ordered categories, the marginal homogeneity model is represented by various expressions, and some extensions of the marginal homogeneity model were proposed. Herein we consider the marginal continuation-ratio to examine a new expression of the marginal homogeneity model. We also propose an extension of the marginal homogeneity model using the ratio of marginal continuation-ratios; namely, the marginal continuation odds ratio. The proposed model can be interpreted in various ways. Additionally, we propose a generalization of it, and decompose the marginal homogeneity model using the generalized model. Furthermore, we extend the models and decompositions into multi-way contingency tables.