Alternative Modeling Approaches for Setting Cost-Effective Qualification Standards

摘要

The Rand Corporation has developed a mathematical model that determines cost-effective enlistment standards for military occupational specialties. Since this model may have an impact on enlistment policy, it is important that the modeling approach used to determine the enlistment standards be fully understood. This research document describes the modeling technique used by the Rand Corporation and compares the Rand approach to alternative modeling methods in an attempt to determine the sensitivity of the model outcome to the methodology employed.