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Needs Analysis

See Performance Needs Analysis and Training Needs Analysis.

Needs Identification Phase

The first phase in FKA’s Instructional Systems Design Methodology. It is broken into two sub-phases—Determine Needs and Plan Project. During Determine Needs you identify the performance target; describe the population and work context and evaluate current performance; determine the cause of any performance gaps and recommend solutions. The deliverable here is called a Solution Report. If training is a solution, you proceed to Plan Project sub-phase where you analyze the training context; scope the project; develop a work plan; and analyze costs and benefits. The deliverable here is called a Preliminary Training Plan.

No-Content Item

A weak instructional item in which the learner is expected to answer a question when insufficient content or material has been presented to allow a correct response.

Non-Performance Test

See Knowledge-Based Test.

Non-Verbal Communication

Any communication not expressed in words, i.e., facial expression or body language.

Norming

The third stage in group development. During norming, the group is able to focus on the task now that rules and roles are clear.

Norm-Referenced Test (NRTs)