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This article reviews so-called screening in simulation; i.e., it examines the search for the really important factors … and effec- tive screening method, namely Sequential Bifurcation. It ends with a discussion of possible topics for future …
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Textbooks on Design Of Experiments invariably start by explaining why one-factor-at-a -time (OAT) is an inferior method. Here we will show that in a model with all interactions a variant of OAT is extremely efficient, provided that we only have non-negative parameters and that there are only a...
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We analyze gender differences associated with loan officer performance. Using a unique data set for a commercial bank in Albania over the period 1996 to 2006, we find that loans screened and monitored by female loan officers show statistically and economically significant lower default rates...
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and wages: the human-capital theory and the signalling/screening (collectively known as sorting) theory. We highlight the … similarity and differences between these theories and present a general theoretical model of screening with productivity …
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, leading to status consumption and wasteful gift giving. The screening activity is costly both for the potential husband, and …
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Uncertainty about product quality is endemic in international trade. We develop a dynamic, two country model where home producers differ in terms of the quality of the products they sell. This quality is imperfectly observed by foreign consumers initially but known once the product is consumed....
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the feasibility of a screening test for looked after children in … London Borough for four consecutive months were eligible for screening. Carers, teachers and children aged over 11 were asked … children were eligible for screening. A total of 18 underwent the initial stage of screening, and seven were subsequently …
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-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-like symptoms using a screening tool, and through this to determine the prevalence of PTSD … Child Revised Impact of Events Scale (CRIES-8) was identified as a suitable screening tool for PTSD-like symptoms. This …
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, serious harm can be prevented and lives saved. Screening and screening tools can assist health and social care practitioners … to detect abuse. This review of screening tools was undertaken as part of an MSc in clinical research, funded by the … environment will determine choice of screening tool to be used. Screening tools should be used within an overall system of …
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