How should I interpret the Result Consistency Metric on my dashboard?

This feature indicates how consistent testing scores have been over time. It compares score average during the period selected, to the typical range (one standard deviation above and below your all-time average).

When filtering by

Readiness: Displays your average Readiness score, percent from baseline, and baseline Readiness score. Your Readiness baseline is calculated in the Pison app and consists of 3 Readiness tests.
Agility: Shows your average Agility score, average speed (response time to the white light signal), and average accuracy percentage. Your average accuracy percentage shows a user how well they responded to white light signals while avoiding orange light signals.
Focus: Displays your average Focus score, average speed (reaction time to white light), and average reaction time consistency. Reaction time consistency is a measure of how variable your average speed is to each white light in a focus test.

Why is this important? Consistency in your cognitive performance measurements correlates to higher performance on the field. Consistency is dependent on factors such as your mental preparation and lifestyle routines such as sleep, hydration, nutrition, and consumption of drugs/alcohol.

How can I use this?

You can use this metric to identify trends, track progress, and pinpoint areas of the mental game that may need improvement or adjustment in training.

1. Use the Notes Field to Record Things that the Athlete Did to Physically/Mentally Prepare: In the notes field you can record things to describe what they did to physically and mentally prepare before cognitive testing, including caffeine, hydration, meditation, or physical activity (e.g. running, high/low intensity workouts). Then you can go back to understand the causes of some of your good and bad mental days, use this information to develop better habits, leading to increased mental performance.
2. Compare your Average in a Selected Time Period to Your Typical Range: By looking at the average over the recent period, you can see your progress to see whether you are improving or not. Use this information to evaluate if your physical/mental preparation techniques are working.