John A. Swets
John Arthur Swets | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 19, 1928 |
| Died | 6 July 2016 (aged 88) |
| Known for |
Signal detection theory Receiver Operating Characteristic |
| Awards |
Howard Crosby Warren Medal (1985), with David M. Green APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (1990) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology BBN Technologies |
John A. Swets (19 June 1928 – 6 July 2016) was a psychologist. He played a key role in the adaptation of signal detection theory first to the psychology of perception and later as a central tool in medical diagnostics. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences.