The Prediction of Performance in Navy Signalman Class 'A' School.

Abstract

Navy enlisted personnel enrolled in the Signalman course were trained in sending and receiving Morse code using innovative training materials (Mnemonics and guided practice). Two aptitude groups (High and Average) were compared on code learning and performance factors. The ASVAB and non-verbal tests (Visual Pattern Discrimination (VPD) and Visual Reaction Time (VRT)) were used to predict performance. Mnemonics and guided practice proved superior to traditional training materials for learning Morse code. The type of training materials had no significant effect on ability to send and receive messages. The ASVAB tests used to select signalmen for training were good predictors for High aptitude individuals while the VPD proved the best predictor for the lowest quartile (as measured by word knowledge (WK) and arithmetical reasoning (AR) ASVAB subtests). Course attrition was discussed and a training model proposed for Navy Signalman training. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA090286

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  • Dorothy V. Mew

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Applied Psychology
  • Coast Guard
  • Data Analysis
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  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Processing
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