Simultaneous Optimization of Decisions Using a Linear Utility Function. Research Report 88-15 [microform] / Hans J. Vos
- Bib ID:
- 5507117
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Vos, Hans J
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED310127
Broken link? let us search Trove , the Wayback Machine , or Google for you.
- Description:
-
- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1988
- 56 p.
- Summary:
-
The purpose of this paper is to simultaneously optimize decision rules for combinations of elementary decisions. As a result of this approach, rules are found that make more efficient use of the data than does optimizing those decisions separately. The framework for the approach is derived from empirical Bayesian theory. To illustrate the approach, two elementary decisions--selection and mastery decisions--are combined into a simple decision network. A linear utility structure is assumed. Decision rules are derived both for quota-free and quota-restricted selection-mastery decisions for several subpopulations. An empirical example of instructional decision making in an individual study system concludes the paper. The example involves 43 freshmen medical students (27 were disadvantaged and 16 were advantaged with respect to elementary medical knowledge). Both the selection and mastery tests consisted of 17 free-response items on elementary medical knowledge with test scores ranging from 0 to 100. The treatment consisted of a computer-aided instructional program. Three data tables and three figures are provided. (Author/TJH)
- Notes:
-
- Availability: Bibliotheek, Department of Education, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands.
- ERIC Note: Portions of this paper were presented at the European Meeting of the Psychometric Society (Enschede, Netherlands, 1987).
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
-
- Bayesian Statistics
- College Freshmen
- Computer Assisted Instruction
- Decision Making
- Expert Systems
- Higher Education
- Linear Programing
- Mastery Tests
- Medical Students
- Science Tests
- Selection
- Optimization Utility Function
- Decision Rules Empirical Bayes Estimation Free Response Test Items Medical Knowledge Tests
- Other authors/contributors:
- Twente Univ., Enschede (Netherlands). Dept. of Education
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
-
In Copyright
You may copy under some circumstances, for example you may copy a portion for research or study. Order a copy through Copies Direct to the extent allowed under fair dealing. Contact us for further information about copying.
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1988
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Request this item
Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.
Feedback
Similar items
- Psychological tests and personnel decisions / Lee J. Cronbach and Goldine C. Gleser
- Mental testing : its history, principles, and applications / by Florence L. Goodenough
- Check your own I.Q. / H.J. Eysenck
- ACER Word Knowledge Test : form F
- An oral group scale for measuring general ability / by C.R. McRae