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The Use of More Realistic Utility Functions in Educational Applications.
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Novick, 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
A Bayesian Decision-Theoretic Procedure for Use With Criterion-Referenced Tests
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Swaminathan, H.; And Others – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1975
A decision-theoretic procedure is outlined which provides a framework within which Bayesian statistical methods can be employed with criterion-referenced tests to improve the quality of decision making in objectives based instructional programs. (Author/DEP)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Criterion Referenced Tests, Decision Making
Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Parameter Estimation in Item Response Theory.
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Lord, Frederic M. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1986
Advantages and disadvantages of joint maximum likelihood, marginal maximum likelihood, and Bayesian methods of parameter estimation in item response theory are discussed and compared. (Author)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Error Patterns, Estimation (Mathematics), Higher Education