Sequential Fixed Cost Evaluators: A Probabilities Approach

The continuing consideration of the ‘priority-evaluator approach’ demonstrates how one may formulate and test hypotheses relating to the priority-evaluator data rather than merely present subjective evaluations of the data. Earlier reports, which considered only the initial round of the game, are reviewed, while the second part of the game is introduced, together with attendant analytical problems, particularly in testing against randomness. Within this second round, further ‘resources' are presented for reconsideration and allocation within the gaming format. It is suggested that this general yet simple sequential strategy, that can be quite easily modified or extended for individual requirements, possesses a deal of potential for behavioural research.