Computing Optimal Sequential Allocation Rules in Clinical Trials.

Abstract

The problem of assigning one of several treatments in clinical trials is formulated as a discounted bandit problem that was studied by Gittins and Jones. The problem involves comparison of certain state dependent indices. A recent characterization of the index is used to calculate more efficiently the values of these indices. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 23, 1985
Accession Number
ADA170801

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  • Cyrus Derman
  • Michael N. Katehakis

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  • Stony Brook University

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