THE DEVELOPMENT OF TESTS DESIGNED TO MEASURE ABILITIES IMPORTANT IN HUMAN TRACKING BEHAVIOR,
Abstract
Experimental work concerning the nature of human performance in a complex tracking task has provided certain useful information. Certain individuals learn continuous-control tasks more rapidly and advance to a higher level of proficiency than do others. A measure of arm or hand strength and steadiness does not in itself predict whether an individual will be proficient in tracking. It is suggested that those abilities underlying the observing and prediction responses are most critical. In a previous phase of the program a systematic analysis was conducted of a typical complex tracking task. Based upon an evaluation of the required equipment conponents, a set of abilities was hypothesized which might allow a human to perform each function represented by an item of equipment. Within the present phase of this program, reported herein, tests were developed to measure the hypothesized abilities. For each ability, a paper-and-pencil, a mechanical, and an electronic test were devised in order to preclude test intercorrelations based only on similarity of required responses. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0710682
Entities
People
- James F. Parker Jr.
- Walter T. Walker Iii