A Comparison of Hands-On and Job-Knowledge Tests: Implications for Better Test Development.

Abstract

Hands-on performance tests are the benchmark against which other measures of proficiency should be compared. However, hands-on performance tests are expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes dangerous to personnel or equipment. This paper analyzes the relationship between hands-on performance tests and job-knowledge tests to propose better methods for developing job- knowledge tests and to determine when job knowledge tests could best be used in place of hands-on performance tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA239177

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  • Neil B. Carey

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  • Center for Naval Analyses

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  • Human Systems

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  • First Aid
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Hand Grenades
  • Job Training
  • Land Navigation
  • Marine Corps
  • Navigation
  • Night Vision
  • Performance Tests
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Quality Control
  • Reliability
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Test Methods
  • Training

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