Java']Java experiments for introductory cognitive psychology courses

被引:8
作者
Stevenson, AK [1 ]
Francis, G [1 ]
Kim, H [1 ]
机构
[1] Purdue Univ, Dept Psychol Sci, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
来源
BEHAVIOR RESEARCH METHODS INSTRUMENTS & COMPUTERS | 1999年 / 31卷 / 01期
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D O I
10.3758/BF03207699
中图分类号
B841 [心理学研究方法];
学科分类号
040201 ;
摘要
Interactive on-line experiments provide a unique and useful method for communicating material to students that is otherwise cumbersome and often confusing. The Java programming language is particularly suited for Internet-based programming applications of this sort because it bypasses many technical issues, including resource availability, security, and cross-platform compatibility. In most cases, topics appropriate to this medium of presentation should (1) not be easily demonstrated by other means, (2) represent an important finding in the field, and (3) be robust with respect to variations in both participants and equipment. The present paper outlines the integration of interactive experiments into an introductory cognitive psychology classroom, describing several experiments currently available on the World-Wide Web (WWW). Evaluation of the technical aspects of the technology as well as expansion of the format to other courses is discussed.
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页码:99 / 106
页数:8
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