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A method for efficient evaluation of the results of recognition memory experiments is illustrated. The method is based upon the area under the iso-mnemonic curve relating correct and incorrect acceptances obtained by means of ratings.
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The authors acknowledge the assistance of Marcia Feingold for programming the IBM 7090 computer for calculation of areas under the iso-mnemonic curves.
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Pollack, I., Norman, D.A. & Galanter, E. An efficient non-parametric analysis of recognition memory. Psychon Sci 1, 327–328 (1964). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03342937
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