Category Archives: Outcome Measures

Boston Globe Does “Ideas” Piece on Randomized Studies of Legal Aid

Posted on December 23, 2012 by richardzorza

The Boston Globe has just run a valuable and sensible piece on the Greiner et al randomized studies.  The headline sums it up:  Free legal advice—but does it work?. The article will be very helpful in showing the value of … Continue reading →

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Use of Algorithms to Assess Accuracy of Tweets — Implications

Posted on December 15, 2012 by richardzorza

A very timely article in Slate discusses the use of algorithms to assess the accuracy of tweets.  The immediate use is with the idea of helping law enforcement filter out the false from the accurate in rapidly developing situations.  The … Continue reading →

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Pattern Recognition Software Advances — Implications for Outcomes Research and Triage

Posted on November 26, 2012 by richardzorza

Yesterday’s New York Times has a potentially significant article on advances in neural network pattern recognition software: Using an artificial intelligence technique inspired by theories about how the brain recognizes patterns, technology companies are reporting startling gains in fields as … Continue reading →

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