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Definitions of quantitative measures of Barnes maze performance.
| OUTCOME MEASURE | UNITS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Path Length | Centimeters | Total distance traveled, from start at maze center to the goal box. |
| Primary errors | Number | Total numbers of first-time investigations of incorrect holes per trial. |
| Secondary errors | Number | Total numbers of reinvestigations of incorrect hole locations per trial. |
| Latency to find goal | Seconds | Total time from trial start to front paws landing in the goal box. |
