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The effect of knowledge of results on reaction time.
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Sam Dainty - Research Design Investigation Student no. - 0120-03-266 Thursday Group 3 - 5pm The Effect of Knowledge of Results on Reaction Time Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effect that feedback had on reaction time and to distinguish any trends of results. In what way does the addition of feedback have on the reaction time of a performer? The study tested how reaction time was affected by first of all, no feedback and secondly, knowledge of results (KR).The Simple reaction timer was used for the investigation. The time of error that occurred in the exercise was recorded and studied. Ten sports science students participated in the study. Each of the ten subjects partook in the trial ten times for each test at each condition. The first test was using a varied foreperiod with no feedback given to the subject and the second test had also varied foreperiod, but the margin...
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