Influence of Knowledge of Results on Keypunch Training
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Authors
Klemchuk, Randa Randall
Issue Date
1966
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
This study was conducted to test the administration of
extrinsic KR would significantly enhance the learning of
the keypunching aspect of data processing. 4 females Ss
were selected from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo,
Michigan and were matched on the basis of pretest scores.
Ss were trained on the Selectric Typewriter and the experimental
group received additional Knowledge of Results
(KR) through the use of pre-typed sheets. This KR was
withheld from the control group. Practice was given in
stages with graduated increases in rate. Each S had to
meet the criterion of learning set at 1 perfect pass over
the entire sequence before advancing to the next stage.
2 measures were recorded: 1) number of trials to criterion
2) number of errors to criterion. Analysis of
the result's showed that in this case the experimental group
performed better than the control group but factors such
as the small size of the sampling unit and wide differences
in variance prohibited generalization of the hypothesis to
any larger population.
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