Publication guidelines are provided for the collection, quantification, and analysis of heart rate data. DESCRIPTORS: Heart rate, Interbeat interval. Heart period, Experimental design, Statistical analysis, Heart rate variability. PurposeThese guidelines are for the preparation of manuscripts descnbing research in which heart rate is a dependent measure. The editorial board will use the guidelines to establish standards for the description and analysis of data. Fixed standards are not intended; instances will occur when the guidelines are not applicable. Tlie guidelines are the consensus of the authors as positively influenced by the guidance of the Editor, David Shapiro, and the comments of fellow psychophysioiogists dunng the Twentieth Annual Meeting of the Society in Vancouver, Bntish Columbia.' Data CollectionVolunteers Some information should be included in heart rate studies in addition to that generally provided in research reports. The experimenter should be aware of drug use or heart disease among experimental volunteers. These factors may significantly alter heart rate level and resp>onsivity. Variation among individuals in heart rate can also result from degree of physical fitness and age-children have 'We would like to ihank the following members in particular for their comments W Clemen5. D Crowell.J P Hatch.
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