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Laird, Nan M.; Louis, Thomas A. – Journal of Educational Statistics, 1989
Based on the Gaussian model, methods for using measurements that depend on the true attribute to compute rankings are proposed and compared. Measurements based on an empirical Bayes model produce estimates that differ from ranking observed data. Ranking methods are illustrated with school achievement data. (TJH)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Class Rank, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Models

Guttman, Irwin; Olkin, Ingram – Journal of Educational Statistics, 1989
A model for student retention and attrition is presented. Focus is on alternative models for the "dampening" in attrition rates as educational programs progress. Maximum likelihood estimates for the underlying parameters in each model and a Bayesian analysis are provided. (TJH)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Grade Repetition, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Models