Asymptotic Optimal Policies for the Stochastic Sequential Assignment Problem.

Abstract

In the paper a sequential assignment problem is discussed. There are n men with values, or efficiencies, P(sub 1)< or =, ..., < or = p(sub n), and these men must be paired with n jobs which come in sequentially. The values of the jobs are X(sub 1),...,X(sub n), assumed to be independent, identically distributed random variables with a known distribution function F. It is assumed that if a p man is assigned to an x job, a reward of px is obtained. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 1971
Accession Number
AD0728408

Entities

People

  • Chris Albright
  • Cyrus Derman

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Distribution Functions
  • Efficiency
  • Mathematics
  • Random Variables

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Statistical inference.