The Reliability of Diagnoses by Technician, Computer, and Algorithm.

Johnson, James H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ223090

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Apr

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The Reliability of Diagnoses by Technician, Computer, and Algorithm.

Johnson, James H.; And Others

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v36 n2 p447-50 Apr 1980

Describes a computer assisted system for intake assessment. Reports on two experiments that compared the reliability of a diagnostic procedure that involves technicians, a structured interview schedule, and a computerized diagnostic program with diagnoses made by clinicians. Results show the computer assisted technician approach is as reliable as the conventional method. (Author)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Oriented Programs, Measurement Techniques, Mental Health Clinics, Online Systems, Paraprofessional Personnel, Personality Measures, Psychological Evaluation, Psychologists, Reliability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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