Training time and programed instruction

Abstract

The hypothesis was tested that training time can be reduced by means of programed instruction, without loss in training quality. 226 USN and Marine Corps trainees in electronics fundamentals served as Ss. A matched group design was used in which a 31% time saving on the part of the programed instruction group was an integral part of the experiment. On the 2 measures of learning, which followed the instruction, the programed instruction group scored significantly higher (p < .01) on 1, while no significant difference was found on the other. The hypothesis was sustained. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)