The precision of the arithmetic mean, geometric mean and percentiles for citation data: An experimental simulation modelling approach

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Highlights：

• The geometric mean is a more precise average citation impact indicator than the arithmetic mean or percentiles.

• The percentage of articles in the top X% most cited is a relatively imprecise indicator for small X.

• A standard formula can be used for confidence limits for geometric mean citation impact.

摘要

•The geometric mean is a more precise average citation impact indicator than the arithmetic mean or percentiles.•The percentage of articles in the top X% most cited is a relatively imprecise indicator for small X.•A standard formula can be used for confidence limits for geometric mean citation impact.

论文关键词：Scientometrics,Citation analysis,Research evaluation,Geometric mean,Percentile indicators,MNCS

论文评审过程：Received 21 September 2015, Revised 5 December 2015, Accepted 5 December 2015, Available online 7 January 2016, Version of Record 7 January 2016.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2015.12.001