Many methods have been proposed in the literature to assess the probability of a sum of products. This problem has been shown computationaly hard (namely #Phard). Therefore, algorithms to solve it can be compare only from a practical point of view. In this article, we propose first an efficient implementation of the pivotal decomposition method. This kind of algorithms is widely used in the Art...

Non-response is a problem which pervades almost all survey research. This paper reviews ways in which adjustments for the biasing effects of non-response can be made at the analysis stage. The emphasis is practical rather than theoretical. Practical constraints on the choice of weighting method (or whether to weight at all) are discussed, as well as statistical implications and how to assess th...

Success on the licensure examination, NCLEX-PN, is a fundamental outcome criterion for practical nursing programs as well as a state requirement for professional practice. Nurse educators and administrators have an interest in identifying factors that predict success on the licensure examination. This study examined demographic, pre-admission, and programmatic variables to determine their predi...