Accession Number:

AD0738947

Title:

The Application of an Absorbing Markov Chain in Prediction Learning,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND TEXARKANA TEX INTERN TRAINING CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Kanne,William , Jr

Report Date:

1969-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

39.0

Abstract:

A method is presented that utilizes the theory of Markov chains in predicting learning for manual activities. The model is applied to a realistic example and the results compared with learning curve theory. The results illustrate that a Markov chain approach to learning can give a good approximation to a real life situation. Recommendations are made for further applications of this model to actual situations, such as production lines. Areas of additional research are also discussed. Author

Descriptors:

• (*LEARNING
• MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION)
• PROBABILITY
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE