AN EXPERIMENT IN BASIC AIRBORNE ELECTRONICS TRAINING. PART I. EFFECT OF REDUCTION IN TRAINING TIME UPON KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRONICS FUNDAMENTALS.
Abstract
This is the first in a series of reports on a longitudinal study pertaining to the question of whether training time can be reduced in basic airborne electronics training through judicious revision of the course. This report compares the relative performance of two matched groups of 154 trainees each, on the basis of a comprehensive examination of knowledge of electronics fundamentals upon completion of the regular course (19 weeks of instruction) and the revised course (14 weeks of instruction). The results indicated that the course reduction of the size undertaken (26%) resulted in less knowledge on the part of the personnel receiving the shorter course, despite the best efforts of experienced training personnel who designed and implemented the shorter course. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant at the .01 level. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0638439
Entities
People
- Alexander A. Longo
- G. Douglas Mayo
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center