Looking into Central Governor Theory

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  • Fernando Pompeu Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Physical Education Graduation Program, 540 Carlos Chagas Avenue, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.17140/SEMOJ-3-140

Abstract

Some philosophers of science make distinction between researchers who put emphasis on experiments (empiricists) and those who try to propose theories (rationalists).1 Even though the great majority of the scientists look for evidence to support their theories, that is impossible because of the induction logic failure.

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2016-11-28

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Fernando Pompeu. (2016). Looking into Central Governor Theory. Sports and Exercise Medicine , 3(1), 8–9. https://doi.org/10.17140/SEMOJ-3-140

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2017): Volume 3 Issue 1 2017

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