John A. Swets (19 June 1928 – 6 July 2016) was a psychologist. He played a key role in the adaptation of signal detection theory first to the psychology of perception[2][3] and later as a central tool in medical diagnostics.[4] He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[1]
John Arthur Swets | |
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Born | [1] | June 19, 1928
Died | 6 July 2016[1] | (aged 88)
Known for | Signal detection theory Receiver Operating Characteristic |
Awards | Howard Crosby Warren Medal (1985), with David M. Green APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (1990) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychology |
Institutions | Massachusetts Institute of Technology BBN Technologies |
References
Further reading
- John A. Swets: Tulips to Thresholds. Peninsula Publishing, Los Altos Hills, California. 2010.
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