Attrition in Ordnance School Courses

Abstract

consistency of grades at different reporting periods, and consistency of measured aptitudes and course performance. The three courses selected (because of high failure rates) for analysis were: Machinist (44E), Small Arms Repair (45B), and Fuel and Electrical System Repair (63G). Scores on written and performance tests given at the end of each reporting period in the courses were analyzed in relation to each other, to final course grade, and to ACB test scores. Failure rates on the test during and at end of course were ascertained. Results of the analyses showed that ACB tests had the expected degree of effectiveness as predictors of trainee performance (correlation coefficients in the .50's and .60's).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0751781

Entities

People

  • Milton H. Maier

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Achievement Tests
  • Classification
  • Coefficients
  • Consistency
  • Education
  • Instructions
  • Job Training
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychology
  • Small Arms
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trainees
  • Training

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  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Regression Analysis.