Age, Speed and Accuracy: A Study in Industrial Retraining.

An investigation is reported of an experimental training scheme designed to overcome the problem of speed and accuracy in the training of adult sewing machinists. The report compares the relative effectiveness of training by the traditional method, based on predetermined standards of speed and accuracy, and an experimental method, based on the linear programmed learning technique of gradual progression from easy to difficult items, without overt pacing and quality standards. The results show that the experimental method was significantly more successful. Theoretical implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]