Methodology for Estimating Transfer of Training Functions

Abstract

This paper describes a methodology for estimating the percent of transfer of training from a simulator to a real system. The methodology is not a substitute for calculating actual transfer of training when a simulator is available and there is an opportunity to conduct evaluations of a control group and experimental groups of students. Its purpose is to provide an estimate of the training value of a proposed simulator. While the methodology has been used, validation data will not be available until a simulator is fabricated and an experiment is conducted. The sample data used for heuristic presentation has been created for use in this paper, and the situation calling for a simulator does not necessarily reflect a real-world need.