ERIC Number: EJ1427795
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1091-367X
EISSN: EISSN-1532-7841
Application of Model Averaging for Measurement in the Presence of Unknown Familiarization Phase or Fatigue Phase
Steven Kim; Stephanie Lara-Sotelo; Eric Martin
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, v28 n3 p294-308 2024
A number of familiarization trials are needed for reliable measurement, particularly for inexperienced subjects. Researchers have studied and developed familiarization protocols that vary by exercise and study population. The pace of familiarization and fatigue may be an individual-level characteristic, so a population-level protocol may not fit all subjects. In this article, the authors view this practical challenge as a statistical problem. We apply piecewise linear regression and model averaging for estimating the true performance level of a subject after familiarization and before fatigue. This statistical method does not require an experimenter to determine when a study participant is familiarized and fatigued. Simulation studies demonstrate that this statistical approach provides a more reliable measurement than the best-fit model. An online interactive applet is provided for those who are not familiar with statistical programming. Detailed instructions for the applet and case study are provided for demonstration.
Descriptors: Familiarity, Physical Education, Fatigue (Biology), Reliability, Measurement, Simulation, Statistical Analysis, Computer Software, Individual Characteristics, Vignettes, Exercise Physiology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Department of Education (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: DMS1950644; P031C160221