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Simulation models for psychometric theories

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Carl E. HelmAuthors Info & Claims

AFIPS '65 (Fall, part I): Proceedings of the November 30--December 1, 1965, fall joint computer conference, part I

Pages 727 - 736

https://doi.org/10.1145/1463891.1463972

Published: 30 November 1965 Publication History

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My topic concerns another instance of a new methodology for the behavioral sciences made feasible by the availability of large fast computers. The strategy which characterizes this methodology is the attempt to simulate by means of computer programs, the paradigms which constrain and direct the behavior of an experienced behavioral scientist as he attempts to deal with the problems and data of interest to him. The significance for psychology of this computer-based methodology is similar to that of psychometric methodology to the extent that it provides formal systems for the explication and publication of the intuitions of the experienced psychologist.

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AFIPS '65 (Fall, part I): Proceedings of the November 30--December 1, 1965, fall joint computer conference, part I

November 1965

1119 pages

ISBN:9781450378857

DOI:10.1145/1463891

Conference Chair:
Robert W. Rector

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Harasymiw SHelm C(2014)COMPUTER-BASED VERBAL SCORE REPORTS: I. PSAT1ETS Research Bulletin Series10.1002/j.2333-8504.1967.tb00373.x1967:1(i-18)Online publication date: 8-Aug-2014
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Helm C(2011)Computer Simulation Techniques for Research on Guidance ProblemsThe Personnel and Guidance Journal10.1002/j.2164-4918.1967.tb03131.x46:1(47-52)Online publication date: 23-Dec-2011
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DOGRAMACI AADAM N(1979)APPLICATIONS OF SIMULATIONCurrent Issues in Computer Simulation10.1016/B978-0-12-044120-4.50012-X(101-109)Online publication date: 1979
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