Ebbinghaus measured the strength of memory by the savings that occurred between the first and second learning periods. If it took 10 trials to learn a list to the criterion of two perfect recalls the first time and 5 trials the second time, he called this 50% savings.
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Timekeeping was important because it helped people keep time and plan better. It helped sailors know when it was time for their duty and it also helped determine how fast the ship was going during a certain amount of time. Many instruments such as the sand glass were used to help keep time.