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The stabilomotor computerized analog recording system (SCARS) presents a unique data analysis and storage system for studying motor learning strategies. Graphic computer printouts, total time in balance, total number of contacts, time between contacts, standard deviation of the time between contacts, mean angle of balance, and standard deviation of the angle of balance for each trial are derived.
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This investigation was supported by The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation and Biomedical Sciences Support Grant FRRR07087 from the General Research Branch, Division of Research Resources, Bureau of Health Professions Education and Manpower Training, National Institute of Health.
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Chasey, W.C., Barth, J., Martin, H. et al. A stabilometer computerized analog recording system for studying gross motor skill learning. Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation 7, 553–556 (1975). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03201632
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