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    Operational research into the applicability of communication network analysis as a method of evaluating the multiplier effect and information decay of participant training programs

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    Author
    Louka, Marie Ruth, 1965-
    Issue Date
    1995
    Keywords
    Education, Adult and Continuing.
    Education, Teacher Training.
    Information Science.
    Advisor
    Huber, Roger
    
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    The University of Arizona.
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    Sustainable international development efforts often rely on the ability of trained individuals to transfer their new knowledge to colleagues. Most USAID-funded participant training programs train for a multiplier effect. This study hypothesized that communication network analysis is an appropriate method to measure the multiplier effect and the degree of information decay of participant training. Returned Honduran participants (first generation learners) of teacher training were questioned on the nature of the relationship between them and the receiver (second generation) of the innovation information. Relationship tie strength was determined by combining measures of multiplexity, homogeneity and other indices as set forth by Granovetter (1973). Information decay was measured by questioning what was learned and taught by each generation. The study found weak ties were approached more often than intermediate or strong ties. Remarks about what was learned and what had been taught became more specific, as information flowed through generations. Communication network analysis is a promising evaluation method regardless of the training topic.
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    Degree Name
    M.S.
    Degree Level
    masters
    Degree Program
    Graduate College
    Agricultural Education
    Degree Grantor
    University of Arizona
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