Field Evaluation of Model II of the Computer-Based, Individual Trainer for the Radar Intercept Officer

Abstract

Model II of the basic skills intercept trainer for Radar Intercept Officers was evaluated in a school environment. Model II incorporated different instructional sequencing logic, additional weaponry capability, and additional graphic features from Model I (developed under a previous project). These added features were designed to assist the student in understanding the intercept geometry and in learning to use the B-scan display. One (N=31) of two random groups practiced on a trainer with these additional graphics, the other group (N=29) used a version of the trainer without these features. The group using the enhanced trainer took longer and required more problems to satisfy the trials- to-criterion logic used in the practice session. All students expressed predominantly favorable attitudes toward the trainer. Results are discussed, and recommendations are offered.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002705

Entities

People

  • D. Kirk Morrison
  • Douglas M. Towne
  • Joseph W. Rigney
  • Louis A. Williams

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Experimental Design
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Information Science
  • Instructions
  • Materials
  • Naval Training
  • Radar Trainers
  • Schools
  • Simulations
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Radar Systems Engineering.