Accuracy of momentary time sampling: A comparison of varying interval lengths using SOFIT

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 282-292

  McNamee, Jeff ^a   Van Der Mars, Hans ^b  

^a OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 23744489383     PISSN: 02735024     EISSN: 15432769     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jtpe.24.3.282     Document Type: Review

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