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Accession Number:
ADA056847
Title:
Some Research Findings on Fidelity of Training Devices for Fixed Procedures Tasks.
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Corporate Author:
HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA
Report Date:
1964-07-21
Pagination or Media Count:
113.0
Abstract:
Research was performed to determine the effects on proficiency development of using devices of less-than-perfect fidelity for training a lengthy fixed procedure. The fidelity of a training device was the degree to which it resembled that tactical equipment for which the training device was substituted. The fidelity of training devices was lowered in either appearance or functional quality. A fixed procedure was a part of a job in which all signals to the incumbent and actions by the incumbent were specified in an invariable sequence. Conclusions reached are as follows 1 when men are being trained to perform a fixed procedure, the requirements for functional fidelity in the training device are quite low. A line drawing of the man-machine interface will train men as effectively in this circumstance as will a device of higher fidelity 2 no effect on proficiency development is likely to occur due to reducing housing fidelity of the man-machine interface on a training device. The least expensive housing which will adequately support and protect the man-machine interface should be used 3 Lowering the fidelity of a training device by reducing its size has no effect on proficiency development, so long as the parts of the device remain clearly visible to the individual trainee. Author
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
