Research on the Development of Shipboard Performance Measures and Performance Judgements

Abstract

Summaries are presented of research conducted on the measurement of the performance of enlisted personnel serving aboard submarines. Topics include: (1) the use of practical performance tests; (2) comparisons of rated and tested abilities to do certain job tasks; (3) interrelationships between aptitude test scores, performance in submarine school, and subsequent performance in submarines: (4) performance under stress; (5) factor analytic studies of aptitudes, interests, and practical performance skills for Navy machinery repairman students; (6) predictability of ratings; (7) comparison of supervisory ratings and practical performance tests; (8) factors influencing judgment of human performance; (9) raters' skills and attitudes; and (10) influence of unusual performances and time-order on performance judgment. An index of reports prepared under this contract is also given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0610489

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Contracts
  • Discrimination
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Factor Analysis
  • Intelligence Tests
  • Judgment
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Motor Skills
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Officer Personnel
  • Performance Tests
  • Psychological Tests
  • Ratings
  • Students

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.