Experientia

, Volume 38, Issue 11, pp 1296–1301 | Cite as

A computer-based system for collection and analysis of circadian rest-activity data

  • Newlin T. Morgan
  • William J. Vaughn
  • Wayne S. Rasband
  • Thomas A. Wehr
  • Anna Wirz-Justice
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Summary

A computer-based system for collection and analysis of circadian rest-activity data was developed. The system has the advantage of a minimal amount of interface hardware and uses standard laboratory computer equipment permitting easy collection and automatic visualization and analysis of the data. The flexibility of the programs allows manipulation of the presentation format as needed and further refinements of the data analyses are possible.

Keywords

Data Analysis Standard Laboratory Minimal Amount Presentation Format Laboratory Computer 
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© Birkhäuser Verlag 1982

Authors and Affiliations

  • Newlin T. Morgan
    • 1
    • 2
  • William J. Vaughn
    • 1
    • 2
  • Wayne S. Rasband
    • 1
    • 2
  • Thomas A. Wehr
    • 1
    • 2
  • Anna Wirz-Justice
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.Research Services BranchNational Institute of Mental HealthBethesdaUSA
  2. 2.Clinical Psychobiology BranchNational Institute of Mental HealthBethesdaUSA

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