Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2012
Abstract
Learning curves are useful for assessing performance improvement due to the positive impact of learning. In recent years, the deleterious effects of forgetting have also been recognized. Workers experience forgetting or decline in performance over time. Consequently, contemporary learning curves have attempted to incorporate forgetting components into learning curves. An area of increasing interest is the study of how fast and how far the forgetting impact can influence overall performance. This article introduces the concept of half-life analysis of learning curves using the concept of growth and decay, with particular emphasis on applications in the defense acquisition process. The computational analysis of the proposed technique lends itself to applications for designing training and retraining programs for the Defense Acquisition Workforce.
Source Publication
Defense Acquisition Research Journal
Recommended Citation
Badiru, A.B. (2012). Half-Life Learning Curves in the Defense Acquisition Life Cycle. Defense Acquisition Research Journal: A Publication of the Defense Acquisition University. 19 (3). 283-308.
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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Longitudinal Data Analysis and Time Series Commons, Numerical Analysis and Computation Commons, Systems Engineering Commons
Comments
The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (Defense ARJ, or ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by Defense Acquisition University (DAU). The archive of Defense ARJ is available to readers here.