John A. Swets
| John Arthur Swets | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 19, 1928 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Died | 6 July 2016 (aged 87) |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology BBN Technologies |
| Known for |
Signal detection theory Receiver Operating Characteristic |
| Notable awards |
Howard Crosby Warren Medal (1985), with David M. Green APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (1990) |
John A. Swets (born 1928) was a psychologist. He had played a key role in adaptation of signal detection theory to first the psychology of perception and later as a central tool in medical diagnostics.
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