Guidelines for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Navy Training and Education.
Abstract
Cost-effectiveness analysis as applied in a military training context is intended to provide systematic information that can be used to select alternative strategies, methodologies, or settings in achieving training objectives. This form of systems analysis is designed to aid the decision maker in selecting from training alternatives by providing a concise and clear-cut review of relevant variables that bear on the training situation. Essential evaluative criteria such as those found in experimental or quasi-experimental designs are examined, but an additional component, cost analysis, is included. The present funding constraints in all areas of military training, and training research and develoment require that adequate consideration be given to the initial choice of alternative training and educational philosphies, methods, and media with respect to relative cost-effectiveness. This means that alternatives must be considered not only on the basis of outcomes but also in terms of the resources required to accomplish the level of effectiveness that is required or desirable. Secondarily, tools are needed for allocating these resources and re-evaluating them on a timely basis. Even though a training course remains static, earlier findings may become invalid without some continuing means of cost-effectiveness monitoring. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA091236
Entities
People
- Cindy Thompson
- Hervey W. Stern
- Philip L. Doughty