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Miller, Edward M. – Personnel, 1980
In general, candidates selected for employment will probably perform worse than estimated. Bayesian statistical methods may be useful in adjusting the estimates. (Author)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Decision Making, Personnel Selection, Statistical Analysis
Peer reviewedSaar, Shalom Saada – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1980
The Multiattribute Utility Model combines subjective goal definition with objective data analysis. Goals are defined, ranked, and weighted. Subjective opinions about their attainment are assigned against decision alternatives considered by the school. Bayesian analysis of data enables revision of prior opinions about the realization of goals…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Decision Making, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods
