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The matrix laboratory interactive computing environment—MATLAB—has brought creativity to research in diverse disciplines, particularly in designing and programming experiments. More commonly used in mathematics and the sciences, it also lends itself to a variety of applications across the field of psychology. For the novice looking to use it in experimental psychology research, though, becoming familiar with MATLAB can be a daunting task.

MATLAB for Psychologists expertly guides readers through the component steps, skills, and operations of the software, with plentiful graphics and examples to match the reader’s comfort level. Using an extended illustration, this concise volume explains the program’s usefulness at any point in an experiment, without the limits imposed by other types of software. And the authors demonstrate the responsiveness of MATLAB to the individual’s research needs, whether the task is programming experiments, creating sensory stimuli, running simulations, or calculating statistics for data analysis.

Key features of the coverage:

Thinking in a matrix way.Handling and plotting data.Guidelines for improvedprogramming, sound, and imaging.Statistical analysis and signal detection theory indexes.The Graphical User Interface.The Psychophysics Toolbox.

MATLAB for Psychologists serves a wide audience of advanced undergraduate and graduate level psychology students, professors, and researchers as well as lab technicians involved in programming psychology experiments. 

The matrix laboratory interactive computing environment—MATLAB—has brought creativity to research in diverse disciplines, particularly in designing and programming experiments. More commonly used in mathematics and the sciences, it also lends itself to a variety of applications across the field of psychology. For the novice looking to use it in experimental psychology research, though, becoming familiar with MATLAB can be a daunting task.MATLAB for Psychologists expertly guides readers through the component steps, skills, and operations of the software, with plentiful graphics and examples to match the reader’s comfort level. Using an extended illustration, this concise volume explains the program’s usefulness at any point in an experiment, without the limits imposed by other types of software. And the authors demonstrate the responsiveness of MATLAB to the individual’s research needs, whether the task is programming experiments, creating sensory stimuli, running simulations, or calculating statistics for data analysis.Key features of the coverage:Thinking in a matrix way.Handling and plotting data.Guidelines for improvedprogramming, sound, and imaging.Statistical analysis and signal detection theory indexes.The Graphical User Interface.The Psychophysics Toolbox.MATLAB for Psychologists serves a wide audience of advanced undergraduate and graduate level psychology students, professors, and researchers as well as lab technicians involved in programming psychology experiments.

The second edition of this textbook provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of MATLAB and specific tools for creating experiments and analysing data in psychology. In addition to an enhanced focus on connections with external devices and writing experiments, all chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated to provide the latest information and examples compatible with the most recent versions of MATLAB. All scripts have been tested to ensure a reliable and exact response. In addition, the book provides detailed examples of classic experiments (e.g., the Posner task) as well as recommendations for structuring and implementing ad hoc experiments. Each chapter is accompanied by several illustrations, examples, and code to match every reader's expertise and comfort level. This concise volume demonstrates MATLAB’s responsiveness to individuals’ research needs, whether the task is programming experiments, creating sensory stimuli, running simulations, or calculating statistics for data analysis. Key areas of coverage include: Thinking in a matrix way.Handling and plotting data.Guidelines for improved programming, sound, and imaging.Statistical analysis and signal detection theory.Psychophysics Toolbox and its use in connection with external devices. MATLAB for Psychologists, Second Edition, serves a wide audience of advanced undergraduate and graduate level psychology students, professors, and researchers as well as lab technicians and other professionals involved in programming psychology experiments.

The second edition of this textbook provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of MATLAB and specific tools for creating experiments and analysing data in psychology. In addition to an enhanced focus on connections with external devices and writing experiments, all chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated to provide the latest information and examples compatible with the most recent versions of MATLAB. All scripts have been tested to ensure a reliable and exact response. In addition, the book provides detailed examples of classic experiments (e.g., the Posner task) as well as recommendations for structuring and implementing ad hoc experiments. Each chapter is accompanied by several illustrations, examples, and code to match every reader''s expertise and comfort level. This concise volume demonstrates MATLAB’s responsiveness to individuals’ research needs, whether the task is programming experiments, creating sensory stimuli, running simulations, or calculating statistics for data analysis.

 

Key areas of coverage include:

 

Thinking in a matrix way.Handling and plotting data.Guidelines for improved programming, sound, and imaging.Statistical analysis and signal detection theory.Psychophysics Toolbox and its use in connection with external devices.

 

MATLAB for Psychologists, Second Edition, serves a wide audience of advanced undergraduate and graduate level psychology students, professors, and researchers as well as lab technicians and other professionals involved in programming psychology experiments.

The second edition of this textbook provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of MATLAB and specific tools for creating experiments and analysing data in psychology. In addition to an enhanced focus on connections with external devices and writing experiments, all chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated to provide the latest information and examples compatible with the most recent versions of MATLAB. All scripts have been tested to ensure a reliable and exact response. In addition, the book provides detailed examples of classic experiments (e.g., the Posner task) as well as recommendations for structuring and implementing ad hoc experiments. Each chapter is accompanied by several illustrations, examples, and code to match every reader's expertise and comfort level. This concise volume demonstrates MATLAB’s responsiveness to individuals’ research needs, whether the task is programming experiments, creating sensory stimuli, running simulations, or calculating statistics for data analysis. Key areas of coverage include: Thinking in a matrix way.Handling and plotting data.Guidelines for improved programming, sound, and imaging.Statistical analysis and signal detection theory.Psychophysics Toolbox and its use in connection with external devices. MATLAB for Psychologists, Second Edition, serves a wide audience of advanced undergraduate and graduate level psychology students, professors, and researchers as well as lab technicians and other professionals involved in programming psychology experiments.

Dieses Lehrbuch bietet einen umfassenden und detaillierten Überblick über MATLAB sowie spezifische Werkzeuge zur Erstellung von Experimenten und zur Analyse von Daten in der Psychologie. Neben einem erweiterten Fokus auf die Verbindung mit externen Geräten und das Skripten von Experimenten wurden alle Kapitel gründlich überarbeitet und aktualisiert, um die neuesten Informationen und Beispiele bereitzustellen, die mit den aktuellen MATLAB-Versionen kompatibel sind. Alle Skripte wurden getestet, um eine zuverlässige und exakte Ausführung zu gewährleisten. Darüber hinaus enthält das Buch detaillierte Beispiele klassischer Experimente (z. B. die Posner-Aufgabe) sowie Empfehlungen zur Strukturierung und Umsetzung individueller Experimente. Jedes Kapitel wird durch zahlreiche Abbildungen, Beispiele und Code ergänzt, die sich an das jeweilige Erfahrungs- und Komfortniveau der Leserinnen und Leser anpassen.Zentrale Themenbereiche:Denken in MatrizenDatenverarbeitung und -darstellungRichtlinien für verbessertes Programmieren, Ton- und BildverarbeitungStatistische Analyse und SignalentdeckungstheoriePsychophysik-Toolbox und deren Einsatz in Verbindung mit externen GerätenMATLAB für Psycholog:innen richtet sich an ein breites Publikum: fortgeschrittene Bachelor- und Masterstudierende der Psychologie, Dozierende, Forschende sowie Labortechnikerinnen und -techniker und andere Fachkräfte, die psychologische Experimente programmieren.

Dieses Lehrbuch bietet einen umfassenden und detaillierten Überblick über MATLAB sowie spezifische Werkzeuge zur Erstellung von Experimenten und zur Analyse von Daten in der Psychologie. Neben einem erweiterten Fokus auf die Verbindung mit externen Geräten und das Skripten von Experimenten wurden alle Kapitel gründlich überarbeitet und aktualisiert, um die neuesten Informationen und Beispiele bereitzustellen, die mit den aktuellen MATLAB-Versionen kompatibel sind. Alle Skripte wurden getestet, um eine zuverlässige und exakte Ausführung zu gewährleisten. Darüber hinaus enthält das Buch detaillierte Beispiele klassischer Experimente (z. B. die Posner-Aufgabe) sowie Empfehlungen zur Strukturierung und Umsetzung individueller Experimente. Jedes Kapitel wird durch zahlreiche Abbildungen, Beispiele und Code ergänzt, die sich an das jeweilige Erfahrungs- und Komfortniveau der Leserinnen und Leser anpassen.Zentrale Themenbereiche:Denken in MatrizenDatenverarbeitung und -darstellungRichtlinien für verbessertes Programmieren, Ton- und BildverarbeitungStatistische Analyse und SignalentdeckungstheoriePsychophysik-Toolbox und deren Einsatz in Verbindung mit externen GerätenMATLAB für Psycholog:innen richtet sich an ein breites Publikum: fortgeschrittene Bachelor- und Masterstudierende der Psychologie, Dozierende, Forschende sowie Labortechnikerinnen und -techniker und andere Fachkräfte, die psychologische Experimente programmieren.