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Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Observer Error‐Rates Using the EM Algorithm

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  • A. P. Dawid
  • A. M. Skene

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In compiling a patient record many facets are subject to errors of measurement. A model is presented which allows individual error‐rates to be estimated for polytomous facets even when the patient's “true” response is not available. The EM algorithm is shown to provide a slow but sure way of obtaining maximum likelihood estimates of the parameters of interest. Some preliminary experience is reported and the limitations of the method are described.

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  • A. P. Dawid & A. M. Skene, 1979. "Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Observer Error‐Rates Using the EM Algorithm," Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series C, Royal Statistical Society, vol. 28(1), pages 20-28, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jorssc:v:28:y:1979:i:1:p:20-28
    DOI: 10.2307/2346806
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