Python for experimental psychologists

by Edwin S. Dalmaijer

ISBN: 9781032000459

Published: 2024-10

"Python for Experimental Psychologists equips researchers with no prior programming experience with the essential knowledge to independently script experiments and analyses, swiftly mastering Python. This updated edition navigates through programming fundamentals before delving into experimental scripting and data analysis. Aligned with the latest Python patch (Python 3), it illuminates techniques for displaying stimuli on computer screens, obtaining input from peripherals (e.g., keyboard, mouse), and interfacing with specialised equipment (e.g., eye trackers). Readers learn data logging and timing control alongside principles of basic and advanced data analysis, including trace data (e.g., pupil size) and gaze data analysis. Access to a companion website enriches the learning experience with colour figures, example stimuli, datasets, scripts, and a portable Windows installation of Python. The book's informal and accessible tone deliberately targets aspects of Python pertinent to...