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ERIC Number: EJ569796
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1864
Factors Affecting Technological Trouble Shooting Skills.
MacPherson, Randall T.
Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, v35 n4 p5-28 Sum 1998
Cognitive technical skills assessments, the Group Embedded Figures Test, Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking assessment, and a problem-solving inventory were completed by 15 maintenance technicians. Near-transfer problem-solving skills were predicted by cognitive ability, years of experience, and critical thinking. Field dependence/independence and problem-solving style were not effective predictors. (SK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Style, Paraprofessional Personnel, Problem Solving, Technical Occupations, Transfer of Training, Troubleshooting
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Group Embedded Figures Test; Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal