A simple and efficient method of estimating points on the psychometric function, and thus of estimating absolute and difference limens, is described. An illustration of the method is given in which sensitivity to inter‐aural time differences is measured.
Summary
We suppose that it is required to estimate percentage points of a quantal response curve, and efficient use of observations is important. Strategies currently available are critically examined, including the Robbins‐Monro process and Dixon and Mood's Up and Down method. Some new alternative strategies are suggested and studied using empirical sampling on an electronic computer. The procedure recommended for estimation of 50 per cent. points has advantages of ease of operation and estimation, besides high efficiency; studies on the estimation of other percentage points were less successful. A sketch is given of problems demanding further study.
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