Applications of the binomial probability distribution and discrimination net theory in modeling short-term human memory in a console operator situation

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Authors
Bal, Eugene, III
Subjects
Binomial probability distribution
Discrimination net theory
Console operator situation
Advisors
Arima, James K.
Date of Issue
1973-06
Date
June 1973
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Recall of paired-associate, binary coded, three-digit numbers was tested in an effort to determine the applicability of the binomial probability distribution in modeling short-term, human memory. Further, the use of discrimination net theory principles in tests of recall was examined. Although the analysis showed the binomial probability distribution to be applicable in modeling memory to the 0.95 level of significance, by no means is the model capable of universal application; in fact, the application is probably as localized as the assumptions made about it and its functional frame of reference - that of a console operator.
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Department of Operations Research and Administrative Sciences
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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