browser-based lab studies
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Browser-Based Lab Studies. Gary McClelland NSF ATI Workshop California State—Fullerton 17-20 January 2002. Why Browsers in the Lab?. Sophisticated Computer Control Javascript, Java, Flash Randomization tools Response-dependent orders, stimuli Visual, graphic, animated stimuli - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Browser-Based Lab Studies
Gary McClellandNSF ATI Workshop
California State—Fullerton17-20 January 2002
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Why Browsers in the Lab?
Sophisticated Computer ControlJavascript, Java, FlashRandomization toolsResponse-dependent orders, stimuli
Visual, graphic, animated stimuliphotographs, movies, applets
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Why Browsers in the Lab?
Interactivity for Responsesmouse, keys, Buttons, Scrollbars,
ChoiceLists, CheckBox, TextField, RadioButtons
Electronic recording of dataavoid data entry errorsimmediate feedback to participants
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Why Browsers in the Lab?
Necessary software is FREEbrowsers, javascript, Java SDK
Lots of computer labs on campusParticipant interest and motivation
“more scientific”cf. paper and pencil questionnairesvisually interesting
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Browsers with Controlled Samples
Remote administration to dispersed sample
Longitudinal data collectiondaily diaries, cf. PDA or pager studies
Tailored questionnaires and stimulia la adaptive testing
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Advice
Avoid “Rolodex” PhenomenonWorry about readability
margins, fonts, colors, backgrounds
Keep it simpleDon’t use all the bells & whistles
Esthetics matter