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Peer reviewedNovick, Melvin R.; Lindley, Dennis V. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1978
The use of some very simple loss or utility functions in educational evaluation has recently been advocated by Gross and Su, Petersen and Novick, and Petersen. This paper demonstrates that more realistic utility functions can easily be used and may be preferable in some applications. (Author/CTM)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Cost Effectiveness, Mathematical Models, Statistical Analysis
Download full textPetersen, Nancy S.; Novick, Melvin R. – 1974
Models proposed by Cleary, Thorndike, Cole, Einhorn and Bass, and Darlington for analyzing bias in the use of tests in a selection strategy are surveyed. Six additional models for test bias are also introduced. The purpose is to describe, compare, contrast, and evaluate these models while, at the same time, extracting such useful ideas as may be…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Mathematical Models, Personnel Selection, Predictive Validity
Peer reviewedNovick, Melvin R. – American Educational Research Journal, 1974
(See also TM 501 087, TM 501 088, and TM 501 089.)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Models, Multiple Regression Analysis, Prediction
Peer reviewedNovick, Melvin R.; Jackson, Paul H. – American Educational Research Journal, 1974
(See also TM 501 087, TM 501 089 and TM 501 090.)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Models, Multiple Regression Analysis, Prediction
