Re: Boston Globe: MCAS results show weakness in teens' grasp of

2001-08-29 Thread Jay Warner
Eric Bohlman wrote: Robert J. MacG. Dawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If indeed the scores are being reduced by hiding the easy questions among the harder ones, then I would say yes, this is a defect of the current system, and should be changed. It may be that the questions

formula for union of sets

2001-08-29 Thread J.Geluk
Feller's book (part 1) contains a formula for the probability of the union of a finite number of sets in terms of an alternating series. Does anyone know where an extension to infinite unions is published? Thank you. = Instructions

standard disclaimer/caution?

2001-08-29 Thread JDriscoll
In a table comparing data from one study to another I have 2 items that are similar but not exactly the same in wording (ie. done x in past month vs. done x in past 30 days is only one example). Is there a standard statement of interpretation caution for readers?

Re: SD is Useful to Normal Distribution Only ?

2001-08-29 Thread Vadim and Oxana Marmer
On 21 Aug 2001, Donald Burrill wrote: On 21 Aug 2001, RFerreira wrote [edited]: The formula [for] the Standard Deviation, SD=((x-mean)^2/(n-1))^0.5, can be applied to any data set. [With] that value we know two things about the set: mean and SD. With these two values we can have one

Re: MDS, the radex, and indices of multidimensionality agreement

2001-08-29 Thread Niko Tiliopoulos
Thanks a lot John, Indeed Gutman has worked on the radex, so I get something out of his papers. I also found your suggestions on the agreement very helpful (haven't tried them yet). Once again cheers Niko Tiliopoulos Psychology Research The University of

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2001-08-29 Thread Zubin
I have a position opening up: Manager Analytics Six Continents (we own Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Intercontinental) Atlanta, Georgia Masters required or Ph.d preferred in a quantitative discipline 2+ Years experience database marketing, consulting skills a plus Statistical modeling and

Re: Factor analysis - which package is best for Windows?

2001-08-29 Thread Richard Wright
KyPlot runs under Windows, is freeware and gives you several factor analysis algorithms to choose from. http://www.rocketdownload.com/Details/Math/kyplot.htm On Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:59:44 +0100, Aron Landy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Problem is, SAS costs about $20,000 whereas CVF IMSL come

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