SHIPBOARD OBSERVATION OF ELECTRONICS PERSONNEL. A DESCRIPTION OF THE RESEARCH

Abstract

The methods employed in investigating personnel problems associated with the maintenance and operation of shipboard electronics are evaluated. A multimethod approach was selected which utilizes a battery of complementary, comprehensive, observational methods. Tests were conducted aboard ships in the Pacific area. Information was obtained from members of the research group, the subjects, and their supervisors. The card sort, job questionnaire, general questionnaire, and training questionnaire were the most efficient methods of obtaining information. Limitations were encountered with the diary, checklist, critical incident and general interview, repair records, and ability requirements scale. The critical incident interview method demonstrated the need for careful pretesting of questions and training of interviewers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1953
Accession Number
AD0010264

Entities

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electronic Equipment
  • Instructions
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Materials
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Observers
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Supervisors
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test Equipment
  • Time Intervals
  • Training
  • Universities

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics