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Record Nr.

UNINA9910149377103321

Autore

Dalmaijer Edwin S. <1990-, >

Titolo

Python for experimental psychologists / / Edwin S. Dalmaijer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, N.Y. : , : Routledge, , 2017

ISBN

9781315616933

1315616939

9781317206439

1317206436

9781317206446

1317206444

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 pages) : illustrations, tables

Disciplina

150.285/5133

Soggetti

Psychology, Experimental - Data processing

Psychology, Experimental - Research - Computer programs

Python (Computer program language)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Python -- 2. Variable types -- 3. Creating and presenting stimuli -- 4. Processing responses -- 5. Scripting an experiment -- 6. Analysing behavioural data -- 7. Analysing traces -- 8. Eye tracking -- 9. Getting help.

Sommario/riassunto

Programming is an important part of experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience, and Python is an ideal language for novices. It sports a very readable syntax, intuitive variable management, and a very large body of functionality that ranges from simple arithmetic to complex computing.  Python for Experimental Psychologists provides researchers without prior programming experience with the knowledge they need to independently script experiments and analyses in Python. The skills it offers include: how to display stimuli on a computer screen; how to get input from peripherals (e.g. keyboard, mouse) and specialised equipment (e.g. eye trackers); how to log data; and how to control timing. In addition, it shows readers the basic principles of data analysis applied to behavioural data, and the more advanced



techniques required to analyse trace data (e.g. pupil size) and gaze data. Written informally and accessibly, the book deliberately focuses on the parts of Python that are relevant to experimental psychologists and cognitive neuroscientists. It is also supported by a companion website where you will find colour versions of the figures, along with example stimuli, datasets and scripts, and a portable Windows installation of Python.