Categorical data occur in a wide range of statistical applications. If the data are observed in matched pairs, it is often of interest to examine the differences between the responses. We concentrate on tests of axial symmetry in two-way tables.A commonly used procedure is the Bowker test which is a generalization of the (1998). We carry out a simulation study to determine and compare the performance of the simulation test, the Bowker test and two modifications.
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