A Model for the Interpretation of Verbal Predictions

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Predictive behavior has these objectives: validity of humans' predicting, conditions for making valid predictions and credibility of predictions. Some biases are - disregarding new information, using easily available data and disregard of statistical properties. A table shows characteristics of human information processing. A model for integrating new knowledge is explored. An experiment concerning verbal versus numerical forecasting is reported and the implications discussed.

Author: Zimmer, A.C.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: International Journal of Man-Machine Studies
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0020-7373
Year: 1984
Computer games, Expert systems, Forecasting, Modeling, Data modeling software, Interactive Systems, Scientific Research, Computer Game

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Plucked in Frankfurt

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Deutsche Borse AG CEO Rudiger Von Rosen will resign his post in Aug 1993. The firm, which runs the stock and derivatives exchanges in Frankfurt, Germany, is in disarray. Germany's three biggest banks have been trying to centralize securities trading in Frankfurt.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
Officials and employees, Germany, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Financial markets, Deutsche Borse AG, Von Rosen, Rudiger

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Cave dwelling

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A weekend retreat to a converted cave dwelling in New Mexico's desert is described. The sandstone cave offers solitude but modern facilities to travelers in an unspoilt region near Mesa Verde National Park.

Author: Larese, Steve
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2000
Description and travel, Recreation, New Mexico, Cave-dwellings, Cave dwellings

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