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We shall propose a method for assigning qualification values to individuals in a group, based on a cross-ratings matrix of its members. The method requires specification of a so-called ‘calibration function’ describing the dependence of judging competence on qualification.
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Bomze, I., Gutjahr, W. Estimating qualifications in a self-evaluating group. Qual Quant 29, 241–250 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01101972
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