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Field of study aimed at understanding the processes that lead to the
execution of human movement and the factors that affect to the execution of these
processes. (1,8) |
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Field of study aimed at understanding the way in which the processes
that subserve movement are developed and the factors which facilitate or inhibit this
development. (1,8) |
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| A tentative prediction of behavior under a set of conditions. (2) |
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| Based on observation and/or literature rather than theory. (2) |
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| The logical reasoning from isolated facts to a more general description. (2) |
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The development of hypotheses based on observations (facts) and
induction. Typically, the hypothesis is derived as a result of organizing or contrasting
observations and the conditions under which they arise. (2) |
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A proposed explanation or statement of the processes that account for the lawful
phenomenon. (2) |
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Assumptions based on theory and not grounded in fact. A "postulate" is a
basic principle derived without proof. (2) |
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| Based on theory rather than observation and/or literature. (2) |
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The process of reasoning from a general principle or theory to an unknown,
from general to specific, or from postulate to testable hypotheses. (2) |
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The development of hypotheses based on theory and deduction.
Typically, the hypothesis is derived as a result of the predictions of a theory. (2) |
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Research aimed at testing potential solutions (hypotheses) to problems
that present themselves in real world settings. The tasks utilized in applied research
are typically real world tasks and the testing occurs in real world environments. (2) |
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Research involved in testing hypotheses in laboratory and field settings
using tasks specifically designed to involve/isolate the process(es) and/or
environmental demand(s) under study. These tasks tend to be relatively simple so
that experimental process can progress quickly, novel so the influence of past
experiences are minimized, and artificial so that the process or environmental
condition of interest can be isolated. (2) |
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An investigation in which a researcher manipulates one variable while
measuring its effect on some other variable. (2) |
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The manipulated variable in an experiment. The change in the
dependent variable is assumed to be a result of the manipulation of the independent
variable. (2) |
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The variable that is measured. In an experiment the change in the
dependent variable is assumed to be a result of the manipulation introduced by the
experimenter. (2) |
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The period of time during which experiences are provided that are thought
to enhance learning.(8) |
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Delayed practice experiences (test or game) on a task that was experienced
during acquisition. If we practice a task and then are tested at a later time on that
task, the test would be considered a retention test. (8) |
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Delayed practice experiences(test or game) on a variation of the task or on
another task that was not experienced during acquisition. (8) |
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The group of subjects who’s performance is influenced by an
experimental manipulation. In an experiment, the control and experimental groups
must be treated in exactly the same way except for the one variable under study. (2) |
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The group of subjects who’s performance is used as a baseline to
determine the influence of an experimental manipulation. In an experiment, the
control and an experimental groups must be treated in exactly the same way except
for the one variable under study. (2) |
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The cost of conducting a experiment or utilizing a measurement scheme.
Considered in terms of terms of time, money, and risk. Often we substitute field tests
for laboratory tests because it is felt that the additional costs are not offset by the
increase in precision of measurements. (2) |
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The degree to which the conditions of the experiments are
representative of conditions encountered in the real world. Ecological validity
increases when the experiment involves performances in real, everyday, and
culturally significant situations. The ecological concern is that as the experimenter
more carefully controls the experimental conditions and tasks that the results tell us
less about how a person performs in everyday situations. (2) |
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Consent for a procedure or participation in an experiment after the
individual has been fully informed of the potential risks in all procedures that will be
administered to them. They should be offered an opportunity to ask questions and
provided sufficient information for them to make an informed consent. In the case of
a minor or other person legally under the supervision of a guardian the parent or
guardian must provide the consent. (6) |
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This paradigm involves two distinct phases (see Salmoni, Schmidt,
& Walters, 1984). In the acquisition phase the independent variable of interest is
manipulated. That is, different groups receive different treatments. After the
acquisition phase is completed, the retention or transfer phase is conducted. Prior to
this phase, a period of time is allowed to elapse so that any temporary effects of the
acquisition conditions (fatigue, frustration, etc.) will dissipate. Then the groups are
assessed under a common level of the independent variable. This permits evaluation
of the relatively permanent effects of acquisition manipulations relatively
uninfluenced by other, more temporary, effects specific to the acquisition
manipulations. (8) |
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