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The effectiveness of an online driving simulator: Transfer effects of driving skills examined with the Tweak-Finder Model
Voskes, Maran (2022) The effectiveness of an online driving simulator: Transfer effects of driving skills examined with the Tweak-Finder Model.
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| Abstract: | This study examines the effectiveness of an online simulator, which allows students to train their driving skills at their own personal computer at any time they want. This allows students to gain experience in an easy, safe and cost-effective way. By exploring transfer effects between on-road driving and simulator driving, the effectiveness of the online simulator will be determined within a two-part study. Three datasets were explored for learning curves and used the Tweak-Finder Model (TFM) to estimate learning curves. Based on the results of these datasets, an experiment was designed for the second part of the study. The online simulator was updated and 33 students were asked to perform a driving training of approximately 5 hours, including 3 tasks (taking turns, roundabouts, and intersections) each performed 20 times. Indications of learning curves were explored and when positive, learning curves were run. Differences in amplitude parameter were analysed to demonstrate possible transfer effects of driving skills. Results showed that the simulator data was not able to produce learning curves, which is possibly caused by a mismatch between the online simulator data metrics and the TFM or still a too high level of freedom. Outcome variable workload was able to demonstrate learning effects, indicating that trainees learn to decrease their mental workload within the simulator. If learning curve analyses are desired, it is recommended that the online simulator reconstructs its metrics in a way that matches the requirements of the TFM model. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | Green Dino |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/89763 |
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