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However, the question of whether or not these manipulations are effective for training has not been quantitatively and conclusively answered. Evidence shows that, while extended realities can often be time-saving and cost-saving training mechanisms, their efficacy as training tools has been debated. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p> The current body of literature was examined and all qualifying articles pertaining to transfer of training from MR, VR, and AR were included in the meta-analysis. Effect sizes were calculated to determine the effects that XR-based factors, trainee-based factors, and task-based factors had on performance measures after XR-based training. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p> Results showed that training in XR does not express a different outcome than training in a nonsimulated, control environment. 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