The transfer of text-editing skill
International Journal of Man-Machine StudiesPublished 1 April 1985
Mark K. Singley, John R. Anderson
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A simple two-component model of transfer is proposed that allows for the differential practice of general and specific components when learning a skill.
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Computer-naive subjects were taught to use either one or two line editors and then a screen editor. Positive transfer was observed both between the line editors and from the line editors to the screen editor. Transfer expressed itself in terms of reductions in total time, keystrokes, residual errors, and seconds per keystroke. A simple two-component model of transfer is proposed that allows for the differential practice of general and specific components when learning a skill.
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