Iman-Conover and matrices of 1s

From: J. Mitchell (donotspam_at_me.plz)
Date: 03/15/05


Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:24:31 +0200

I am using the Iman-Conover method of inducing rank correlation. However,
due to it using a Choleski decomposition, the following matrix will fail to
due zero being divided by zero, Lij = (Aji - Sum) / Lii:

  A B C
A 1 1 1
B 1 1 1
C 1 1 1

If I have the Choleski algorithm interpret 0/0 (which is not defined) as 0,
I [seem] to get correct results, however is this mathematically correct? If
not, what can I do about it.

Also, how can I modify an inconsistent matrix (the one given above *is*
consistent) to be consistent?

TIA



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