Elementary Signal Detection Theory by Thomas D. Wickens (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Elementary Signal Detection Theory by Thomas D. Wickens Signal detection theory, as developed in electrical engineering and based on statistical decision theory, was first applied to human sensory discrimination about 40 years ago. Detection theory has been applied to a host of varied problems and extends far beyond the detection of signals. This work is a primer on signal detection theory. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Signal detection theory, as developed in electrical engineering and based on statistical decision theory, was first applied to human sensory discrimination about 40 years ago. The theorys intent was to explain how humans discriminate and how we might use reliable measures to quantify this ability. An interesting finding of this work is that decisions are involved even in the simplest of discrimination tasks--say, determining whether or not a sound has been heard (ayes-no decision). Detection theory has been applied to a host of varied problems (for example, measuring the accuracy of diagnostic systems, survey research, reliability of lie detection tests) andextends far beyond the detection of signals. This book is a primer on signal detection theory, useful for both undergraduates and graduate students. Author Biography Thomas D. Wickens is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Table of Contents 1: The signal-detection model2: The equal-variance Gaussian model3: Operating characteristics and the Gaussian model4: Measures of detection performance5: Confidence ratings6: Forced-choice procedures7: Discrimination and identification8: Finite-state models9: Likelihoods and likelihood ratios10: Multidimensional stimuli11: Statistical treatmentAppendix A summary of probability theoryReferencesIndex Review "This book contains the theoretical explications of the ways observers detect weak, uncertain, or ambiguous signals. It explains the math underlying the theory, and outlines its uses in measuring an observers sensitivity. The book is intended to serve as an introductory text for undergraduate or graduate courses in sensation and perception, psychophysics, cognition, and quantitative methods; it may also be used as a reference for researchers. Wickens teachesat the University of California, Los Angeles."--SciTech Book News"This book contains the theoretical explications of the ways observers detect weak, uncertain, or ambiguous signals. It explains the math underlying the theory, and outlines its uses in measuring an observers sensitivity. The book is intended to serve as an introductory text for undergraduate or graduate courses in sensation and perception, psychophysics, cognition, and quantitative methods; it may also be used as a reference for researchers. Wickens teachesat the University of California, Los Angeles."--SciTech Book News Long Description Signal detection theory, as developed in electrical engineering and based on statistical decision theory, was first applied to human sensory discrimination about 40 years ago. The theorys intent was to explain how humans discriminate and how we might use reliable measures to quantify this ability. An interesting finding of this work is that decisions are involved even in the simplest of discrimination tasks--say, determining whether or not a sound has been heard (ayes-no decision). Detection theory has been applied to a host of varied problems (for example, measuring the accuracy of diagnostic systems, survey research, reliability of lie detection tests) and extends far beyond the detection of signals. This book is a primer on signal detection theory, usefulfor both undergraduates and graduate students. Review Text "This book contains the theoretical explications of the ways observers detect weak, uncertain, or ambiguous signals. It explains the math underlying the theory, and outlines its uses in measuring an observers sensitivity. The book is intended to serve as an introductory text for undergraduate or graduate courses in sensation and perception, psychophysics, cognition, and quantitative methods; it may also be used as a reference for researchers. Wickens teachesat the University of California, Los Angeles."--SciTech Book News"This book contains the theoretical explications of the ways observers detect weak, uncertain, or ambiguous signals. It explains the math underlying the theory, and outlines its uses in measuring an observers sensitivity. The book is intended to serve as an introductory text for undergraduate or graduate courses in sensation and perception, psychophysics, cognition, and quantitative methods; it may also be used as a reference for researchers. Wickens teachesat the University of California, Los Angeles."--SciTech Book News Review Quote "This book contains the theoretical explications of the ways observers detect weak, uncertain, or ambiguous signals. It explains the math underlying the theory, and outlines its uses in measuring an observers sensitivity. The book is intended to serve as an introductory text for undergraduateor graduate courses in sensation and perception, psychophysics, cognition, and quantitative methods; it may also be used as a reference for researchers. Wickens teaches at the University of California, Los Angeles."--SciTech Book News Promotional "Headline" 1. The signal-detection model 2. The equal-variance Gaussian model 3. Operating characteristics and the Gaussian model 4. Measures of detection performance 5. Confidence ratings 6. Forced-choice procedures 7. Discrimination and identification 8. Finite-state models 9. Likelihoods and likelihood ratios 10. Multidimensional stimuli 11. Statistical treatment A. A summary of probability theory References Feature Selling point: Requires no specialized knowledge or familiarity with the theorySelling point: Useful for both instructors and researchers in the fieldSelling point: Presents numerical examples after the introduction of each important concept or model application Details ISBN0195092503 Author Thomas D. Wickens Short Title ELEM SIGNAL DETECTION THEORY Language English ISBN-10 0195092503 ISBN-13 9780195092509 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2001 Illustrations numerous line figures Edition 1st Birth 1942 Affiliation University of California, Berkeley Position Professor of Statistics, Department of Mathematics Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780195092509 UK Release Date 2001-10-25 AU Release Date 2001-10-25 NZ Release Date 2001-10-25 US Release Date 2001-10-25 Edited by Finn Fordham Qualifications MD, PhD Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2001-10-25 DEWEY 152.82 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 288 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97823099;

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