Generalized Approach for Predicting a Dichotomous Criterion. Interim Report for Period October 1977 through March 1978 / Jack R. Dempsey and Others.

This report refines and improves upon a conceptual model and a mathematical procedure, based upon a blend of Likelihood Function Estimation (LIFE) and utility theory. Empirical studies conducted by the Air Force Military Personnel Center in 1975 and 1976 have shown that the LIFE procedure can be ver...

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Main Author: Dempsey, Jack R.
Corporate Author: Air Force Human Resources Lab., Brooks AFB, TX. Occupational and Manpower Research Div
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1979.
Subjects:
Mathematical Models.
Military Personnel.
Military Training.
Persistence.
Prediction.
Predictor Variables.
Research Reports.
Likelihood Function Estimation > Utility Theory
Air Force
Reports, Research.
Genre:
Reports, Research.
Physical Description:21 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
This report refines and improves upon a conceptual model and a mathematical procedure, based upon a blend of Likelihood Function Estimation (LIFE) and utility theory. Empirical studies conducted by the Air Force Military Personnel Center in 1975 and 1976 have shown that the LIFE procedure can be very useful in the prediction and study of dichotomous behavior, e.g., predicting attrition/success of a trainee in an Air Force Training program. The technique has been previously used to study attrition from the United States Air Force Academy and Basic Military training. By generalizing the LIFE technique it can be applied to the situation of studying and predicting any dichotomous dependent variable. Currently, the Air Force Human Resources Laboratory is continuing studies of the procedure to compare its usefulness to other mathematical methods. (Author)
Note:Availability: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 (Stock Number 671-056/21).
Microform.
Call Number:ED175915 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.