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An investigation of the shape of learning curves for industrial motor tasks

Taylor, Jean Grove, Smith, Patricia Cain

Journal of Applied Psychology · 1955 · Volume 40 · Issue 3

DOI: 10.1037/h0040794

Abstract

"Seventy learning curves from operators on twelve power sewing-machine operations were analyzed. Using the period of initial plateau as a criterion of learning, modified Vincent curves were established for each job, and separate composite curves for each of 2 groups including half the jobs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)

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