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Representing individual differences in computer models: Theoretical considerations and parameter estimation☆
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In this article, the authors argue that the deterministic approach is more conducive to the development of detailed process models that account for individual differences, and some of the problems encountered in estimating individual difference parameters in computer models are discussed and tentative solutions are offered.About:
This article is published in Computers in Human Behavior.The article was published on 1987-01-01. It has received 3 citations till now.read more
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Resource panacea? Or just another day in the developmental forest☆
TL;DR: In this paper, a variety of resource and non-resource constructs relevant to cognitive development are described and an introduction to, and evaluation of, four resource-based neo-Piagetian models is given.
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On the uninterpretability of dual-task performance☆
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that dual-task performance is currently not interpretable, based on the assumption that a number of plausible and compatible hypotheses have been offered to account for dual task interference, and demonstrate this by constructing a simple linear model which includes only limited resources and response competition.
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The role of individual and system characteristics in computerized training systems
TL;DR: In this article, the role of characteristics that are important to consider in the development of computerized training systems was examined, and a hypothesized model regarding the relationship among three latent variables and a set of measured variables serving as indicators for the latent variables.
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Theoretical risks and tabular asterisks: Sir Karl, Sir Ronald, and the slow progress of soft psychology.
TL;DR: For example, the authors used consistency tests of a conjectural taxometric model with 94% success with zero false negatives to estimate numerical point values, even if approximate with rough tolerances; and lacking this, ranges, orderings, secondorder differences, curve peaks and valleys, and function forms should be used.
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Theory-testing in psychology and physics: A methodological paradox
TL;DR: In psychology, a prior probability approaching 1/2 of finding a significant difference in the theoretically predicted direction is very weak, and becomes weaker with increased precision as discussed by the authors, and this problem is worsened by unhealthy tendencies prevalent among psychologists, such as a premium placed on experimental "cuteness" and a free reliance upon ad hoc explanations to avoid refutation.
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Individual differences as a crucible in theory construction.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that we should formulate our nomothetic theories in a way that will allow an immediate individual-differences test, which will make individual differences a crucible in theory construction.