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This study replicated the earlier survey efforts of Carroll, Paine, and Ivancevich (1972) and Neider (1981) on the relative effectiveness among practitioners of various training methods for attaining different training objectives. Ten training methods were assessed: (1) computer aided instruction (CAI); (2) programmed instruction; (3) lecture (with questions); (4) movie films; (5) television lecture; (6) sensitivity training; (7) case study; (8) conference/discussion; (9) role playing; and (10) simulation/games. These methods were assessed regarding their effectiveness for attaining six training objectives: knowledge acquisi.tion; knowledge retention; attitude change; development of interpersonal skills; development of problem solving skills; and participant acceptance. Training practitioners (N=285) who are members of the American Society of Training and Development