A Comparison of Adaptive and Nonadaptive Training Strategies in the Acquisition of a Physically Complex Psychomotor Skill.

Abstract

The relative effectiveness of using adaptive and nonadaptive (fixed) strategies to facilitate acquisition of a physically complex psychomotor skill was investigated. In addition, task and practice difficulty levels were studied. Sixty subjects were each given pre- and posttraining tests and the data were evaluated by analysis of covariance. Results suggest no significant difference between fixed and adaptive techniques for the skill studied. The results are discussed and recommendations made. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018880

Entities

People

  • David Post
  • James A. Riedel
  • Macy L. Abrams

Organizations

  • Bureau of Naval Personnel

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Computing-Related Activities
  • Covariance
  • Data Science
  • Education
  • Information Science
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Regression Analysis.