You Have Chosen the Instructional Design for the New Training

question 64

Multiple Choice

You have chosen the instructional design for the new training program for which you are responsible.In order to ensure that the training program will meet its objectives, it is important to do which of the following before implementing the program company-wide?

• A)do a needs assessment
• B)decide whether computer-based training is appropriate
• C)conduct a job analysis
• D)conduct a pilot study with a small group of employees and assess the results
• E)assess employee socialization

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Definitions:

Clever Hans

A famous case study in early 20th century psychology of a horse that was claimed to have been able to perform arithmetic and other intellectual tasks.

Arithmetic

A branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers, including operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Selective Attrition

The process where certain kinds of participants drop out of a study over time, potentially skewing the results.

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental setup that suggest to participants what behavior is expected or desired, potentially influencing the outcomes of the study.