Murray State Theses and Dissertations
Abstract
Abstract
This study used a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the efficacy of integrating XR welding simulations into traditional training programs. The performance outcomes of participants were assessed by an independent American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Instructor (CWI). Participants were evaluated using the NCCER Performance Accreditation Tasks evaluation. After 20 hours of training, the participants used a traditional welder to perform a vertical 3F weld on a steel weld coupon. Three treatment groups were used to evaluate the sequence of extended reality welding simulators in a traditional welding program. Results indicate that sequencing XR practice before live welding did not significantly differ from traditional welding. However, there was statistically significant evidence that practice on an extended reality simulator after training on live welding equipment had a negative impact on performance outcomes.
Year manuscript completed
2023
Year degree awarded
2023
Author's Keywords
extended reality, welding simulation, virtual reality, welding training
Dissertation Committee Chair
Randal H. Wilson
Committee Chair
Randal H. Wilson
Committee Member
Emma C. Miller
Committee Member
Sidney E. Martin
Document Type
Dissertation
Recommended Citation
Donohue, Monica, "SEQUENCING OF EXTENDED REALITY WELDER TRAINING" (2023). Murray State Theses and Dissertations. 287.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/etd/287
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