Readability Formulas: Their Application in the Armed Forces.

Abstract

A review of the use of readability formulas in the military indicated that they are generally invalid and a possible source of significance misjudgements about the adequacy of written technical materials. Strategies are discussed for predicting comprehension levels for existing text and for ensuring that the initial production of new text will result in a comprehensive product. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122650

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People

  • Thomas M. Duffy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Department Of Defense
  • Educational Psychology
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Human Resources
  • Instructors
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Procurement
  • Psychology
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Warfare

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  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design