Data Analysis

Classification and Regression Tree Analysis (CART)

• Use existing data to predict state DDS disability award decisions and ALJ decisions

• Identify what factors influence a claimants decisions to appeal

• Determine if the mental RFC instrument yields a reliable and valid measure, or if subsets of items form better measures

• Identify what characteristics distinguish awards at step 3 from awards at steps 4 and 5

• Determine how well the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) instrument predicts disability decisions

Long Description: Use existing date to predict decisions and ALJ decisions. Identify what factors influence a claimant's decisions to appeal. Determine if mental RFC instrument yields reliable and valid measure, or if subsets of items form better measures. Identify what characteristics distinguish awards at step 3 from step 4 & 5.Determine how well the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment instrument predicts disability decisions