Alternative Modeling Approaches for Setting Cost-Effective Qualification Standards.

Abstract

The Rand Corporation has developed a mathematical model that determines cost-effective enlistment standards for military occupational specialties. Since this model may have an impact on enlistment policy, it is important that the modeling approach used to determine the enlistment standards be fully understood. This research document describes the modeling technique used by the Rand Corporation and compares the Rand approach to alternative modeling methods in an attempt to determine the sensitivity of the model outcome to the methodology employed. Keywords: Aptitude tests; Cost models; Military requirements, Test scores.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA187670

Entities

People

  • Laurie J. May

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Corporations
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measurement
  • Military Requirements
  • Models
  • Optimization
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Selection
  • Psychological Tests
  • Qualifications
  • Recruiting
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.