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An isolation index is a measure of the segregation of the activities of multiple populations. They have been used in studies of racial segregation[1] and ideological segregation.[2]

Examples of isolation indices include Lieberson's isolation index and Bell's isolation index.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Racial Residential Segregation Measurement Project". Population Studies Project, University of Michigan.
  2. ^ Chadwick Matlin, Jeremy Singer-Vine, and Chris Wilson (Thursday, April 29, 2010). "Escape From the Echo Chamber". Slate magazine. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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