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The Great Wood vs. Plastic Pegboard Controversy: A Definitive Answer
Author(s) -
DROEGE ROBERT C.,
HAWK JOHN
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of employment counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.252
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2161-1920
pISSN - 0022-0787
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1920.1976.tb00136.x
Subject(s) - comparability , psychology , plastic arts , forensic engineering , social psychology , mathematics , engineering , visual arts , art , combinatorics
This study was performed to resolve the question of comparability of manual dexterity scores obtained on wooden and plastic versions of the USES pegboard. Three types of boards (new wooden, worn wooden, and plastic) were used in testing 456 individuals, 152 with each type. The results showed that there were no significant differences in mean scores on either Part 9 or Part 10 of the USES pegboard. Therefore, we concluded that currently authorized equipment, either plastic or wooden, may be used with the confidence that scores are not affected by the type of equipment used. Users of plastic equipment should make certain that only the newer hard plastic pegs are used, however.