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RESEARCH ARTICLES

What Roles Do Errors Serve in Motor Skill Learning? An Examination of Two Theoretical Predictions

Elizabeth A. SanliDepartment of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Correspondence[email protected]
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Timothy D. LeeDepartment of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Pages 329-337 | Received 29 Oct 2013, Accepted 06 Apr 2014, Published online: 23 May 2014

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