Jean-Claude Falmagne | |
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 Jean-Claude Falmagne | |
| Born | 1934 (age 89–90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Université Libre de Bruxelles |
| Known for | Knowledge Space Theory |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | psychology mathematics |
Jean-Claude Falmagne (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ klod falmaɲ]; born February 4, 1934, in Brussels, Belgium) is a mathematical psychologist whose scientific contributions deal with problems in reaction time theory, psychophysics, philosophy of science, measurement theory, decision theory, and educational technology. Together with Jean-Paul Doignon, he developed knowledge space theory, which is the mathematical foundation for the ALEKS software for the assessment of knowledge in various academic subjects, including K-12 mathematics, chemistry, and accounting.