Considering training effects in performance tests – the case of the d2-attention test.

Runa Tabea Hellwig; Sabine Brasche; Hansjurgen Gebhardt; Gunnar Grun; Kersten Bux; Wolfgang Bischof

Considering training effects in performance tests – the case of the d2-attention test.

Runa Tabea Hellwig, Sabine Brasche, Hansjurgen Gebhardt, Gunnar Grun, Kersten Bux, Wolfgang Bischof

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Abstract

A widely applied test used to measure selective attention and concentration is the d2-attention test. There is however, a training effect when this test is repeatedly carried out. The aim of this paper is to provide a methodological approach to adjust for training effects in studies designed to detect intra-individual differences. In total, the d2-attention test was presented 9 times to a total number of 20 subjects. It was presented 5 times under the same conditions. Taking into account the test results under the same conditions only, a logarithmic training effect function was developed for each subject. The constant varies between 290 and 520, and the factor varies between 50 and 150. Some subjects were already successful from the first application of the d2-test, while others showed a steeper learning curve. Performance test designs should generally consider possible training effects. Individual training effect functions to adjust for training effects are strongly recommended.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	P13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2014. Vol.2 : Proceedings of Indoor Air 2014, Hong Kong, 7-12 July 2014
Number of pages	8
Volume	2
Place of Publication	Hong Kong
Publisher	International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
Publication date	2014
Pages	130-137
Article number	H0631
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-63439-731-5
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

performance test
d2-attention test
training effect
methodology
adjusting

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Hellwig, R. T., Brasche, S., Gebhardt, H., Grun, G., Bux, K., & Bischof, W. (2014). Considering training effects in performance tests – the case of the d2-attention test. In P13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2014. Vol.2 : Proceedings of Indoor Air 2014, Hong Kong, 7-12 July 2014 (Vol. 2, pp. 130-137). Article H0631 International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate. https://www.isiaq.org/docs/paper/HP0631.pdf

Hellwig, Runa Tabea ; Brasche, Sabine ; Gebhardt, Hansjurgen et al. / Considering training effects in performance tests – the case of the d2-attention test. P13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2014. Vol.2 : Proceedings of Indoor Air 2014, Hong Kong, 7-12 July 2014. Vol. 2 Hong Kong : International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, 2014. pp. 130-137

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HESO Project: Impact 2017: 4114 downloads of "Heat strain and performance in offices at elevated outside temperatures. Final Report F2039"

HESO Project: Impact 2018: 7354 downloads of "Heat strain and performance in offices at elevated outside temperatures. Final Report F2039"

HESO Project: Impact 2019: 4090 downloads of "Heat strain and performance in offices at elevated outside temperatures. Final Report F2039"

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