Task Clustering Methodology Comparison
Abstract
Before training may begin, certain decisions must be made concerning the who, what, when, where, why, and how of training. These determinations are critical if restricted funds are to be used wisely and necessary skills transmitted to personnel when these skills are needed. Clustering tasks into logical groups which should be trained together is one type of decision that may greatly assist in this process. This paper examines two ways of grouping tasks, one which is the method developed as part of the Training Decisions System (TDS) research and development effort and the other which is used operationally as part of the training development process. Several general points of comparison presented in a question-and-answer format will not change regardless of different Air Force specialties (AFSs). Specific points of comparison are presented for Heating System Specialist (AFS 5452X) and Security Police Specialist (AFS 811XX). The TDS method, which is a combination of quantitative and qualitative techniques offers several advantages over the other method, which is essentially a qualitative method currently used operationally. The TDS method takes much less time, takes advantage of statistical clustering techniques, includes the same potential for analyst input, and requires the same input from subject-matter experts in the field. Keywords: Average linkage clustering; Cluster diagram; Co-performance; Statistical clustering; Task clustering; Task training module.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA217546
Entities
People
- Jose M. Hernandez
- Theodore A. Lamb
- Tony Villanueva
Organizations
- Universal Energy Systems