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Marketing

1994

Kennesaw State University

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Signal Detection Theory And Single Observation Designs: Methods And Indices For Advertising Recognition Testing, Dennis J. Cradit, Armen Tashchian, Charles F. Hofacker Feb 1994

Signal Detection Theory And Single Observation Designs: Methods And Indices For Advertising Recognition Testing, Dennis J. Cradit, Armen Tashchian, Charles F. Hofacker

Faculty and Research Publications

Two simulations assessed the statistical bias, consistency, and efficiency of 4 different signal detection theory (SDT) sensitivity measures; a corrected-hit probability, the traditional d′ statistic, and 2 nonparametric measures collected from a collapsed-data procedure. Overall, results reinforce evidence that collapsed procedures produce relatively unbiased and efficient estimators. Recommendations for the best approach to using SDT for advertisement recognition testing are offered.