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Mathematical Models in Education and Training.

AD712347

Publication Date	1970
Personal Author	Hammond, A.
Page Count	38
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)
Keywords	Education Programmed instruction Management planning Mathematical models Optimization Simulation Models(Simulations) Game theory Matrix algebra Input output models Concepts
NTIS Subject Category	70D - Personnel Management, Labor Relations & Manpower Studies
Corporate Authors	Rand Corp Santa Monica Calif
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	197022
Contract Number	F44620-67-C-0045

Mathematical Models in Education and Training.

Mathematical Models in Education and Training.
AD712347

Publication Date	1970
Personal Author	Hammond, A.
Page Count	38
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)
Keywords	Education Programmed instruction Management planning Mathematical models Optimization Simulation Models(Simulations) Game theory Matrix algebra Input output models Concepts
NTIS Subject Category	70D - Personnel Management, Labor Relations & Manpower Studies
Corporate Authors	Rand Corp Santa Monica Calif
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	197022
Contract Number	F44620-67-C-0045