Thomson, Godfrey Hilton, Sir, 1881-1955 (psychologist and Bell Professor of Education, University of Edinburgh)
Found in 253 Collections and/or Records:
24 (38), Thomson to Ledermann, 1 Jun 1938
Thomson refers to a formula Ledermann has confirmed is correct, and informs Ledermann the manuscripts, most likely for The Factorial Analysis of Human Ability, are almost ready to be sent off, which will allow Thomson to return to original research. He asks Ledermann about the progress of his thesis.
25 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 4 Oct 1937
Small postcard regarding Ledermann's comments on Thomson's use of the auxiliary matrix.
25 (38), Thomson to Ledermann, 8 Jun 1938
Thomson discusses the possibility of Ledermann applying for a temporary post at Swansea, and advises him to do so.
26 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 8 Oct 1937
Postcard acknowledging Ledermann's letter regarding Bartlett's estimates, which Thomson doubts have the minimum standard error. He discusses the error variances of the regression estimates, referring to a numerical example he has sent.
26 (38), Thomson to Ledermann, 10 Jun 1938
Thomson asks Ledermann to look at Thurstone’s Primary Mental Abilities in order to check the covariances of the estimated factors with Thomson's own, and refers him to Thurstone’s comments on Spearman's g.
27 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 16 Oct 1937
Thomson asks Ledermann for his opinion on Thomson first draft of his section of their multivariate paper. He asks for Ledermann's advice on a few areas in particular, listing them and any potential problems he thinks may arise.
27 (38), Thomson to Ledermann, 12 Jun 1938
28 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 25 Oct 1937
Thomson outlines his interpretation of Bartlett's work, referring to a letter he sent Bartlett the previous day, for Ledermann's consideration.
29 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 5 Nov 1937-7 Nov 1937
30 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 8 Nov 1937- 12 Nov 1937
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