Python for Experimental Psychologists A Fun Way of Learning How to Code Your Experiments and Analyses

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 experimental psychologists and cognitive neuroscientists. It stands as a pivotal resource not only for researchers in these fields but also for lecturers instructing on experimentation and foundational data analysis.Python for Experimental Psychologists demystifies programming complexities, empowering researchers to proficiently execute experiments and analyse results, thus catalysing advancements in experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience.