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Wilcox, Rand R. – 1979
Three separate papers are included in this report. The first describes a two-stage procedure for choosing from among several instructional programs the one which maximizes the probability of passing the test. The second gives the exact sample sizes required to determine whether a squared multiple correlation coefficient is above or below a known…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Correlation, Hypothesis Testing, Mathematical Models
Wilcox, Rand R. – 1981
These studies in test adequacy focus on two problems: procedures for estimating reliability, and techniques for identifying ineffective distractors. Fourteen papers are presented on recent advances in measuring achievement (a response to Molenaar); "an extension of the Dirichlet-multinomial model that allows true score and guessing to be…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Guessing (Tests), Mathematical Models
American Society for Engineering Education, Washington, DC. – 1980
Twelve articles that are designed to provide ideas to engineering department heads are presented. Articles and authors are as follows: "Estimating Undergraduate Student Capacity for an Engineering Department," (T. W. F. Russell, R. L. Daughtery, A. F. Graziano); "Financial Evaluation of Education Programs," (George DePuy and Ralph Swalm); "The…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, College Faculty, Department Heads, Departments