MATHEMATICAL MODELS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING,

Abstract

The document presents a nontechnical introduction to the state of the art in modeling education systems. Input-output models are seen as convenient for examining voluminous data on student flows for short periods or for relatively static institutions. Manpower planning models are considered as useful. Optimization models are observed to show resource allocation choices explicitly, yield plans and priorities, and stimulate policy-level discussion. Simulations help in management and short-term planning if enormous quantities of data are available. Simple models are best at the present level of understanding the educational process. Included are a review of the literature and a selective bibliography. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0712347

Entities

People

  • Allen Hammond

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bibliographies
  • Computational Science
  • Education
  • Input Output Models
  • Literature
  • Manpower
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Optimization
  • Personnel Management
  • Simulations
  • Students
  • Training

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