PRELIMINARY REPORT ON A TEST OF MECHANICAL COMPREHENSION,

Abstract

Discrepancies between mechanical comprehension test scores and later performance by aviators suggested that paper-pencil tests do not measure the type of mechanical comprehension required of the aviator. The problem was to devise a mechanical task that would include more of the specific elements required in the pilot's job. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0707125

Entities

People

  • John T. Evans

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Comprehension

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design