On the Use of a Cumulative Distribution as a Utility Function in Educational or Employment Selection.

Chen, James J.; Novick, Melvin K.

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ERIC Number: EJ263845

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Publication Date: 1982

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On the Use of a Cumulative Distribution as a Utility Function in Educational or Employment Selection.

Chen, James J.; Novick, Melvin K.

Journal of Educational Statistics, v7 n1 p19-35 Spr 1982

A least squares statistical procedure for fitting utility functions is extended to truncated normal and extended beta functions. Implications for educational decision-making are discussed. (JKS)

Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Least Squares Statistics, Probability, Selection

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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