Behavior Research Methods· 2019Q1
PsychoPy2: Experiments in behavior made easy
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Short summary
PsychoPy2 introduces a new graphical 'Builder' interface alongside its existing Python scripting, enabling researchers to create behavioral experiments with minimal or no programming.
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Key points
- Introduces a graphical 'Builder' interface for experiment creation without coding.
- Maintains Python scripting for advanced users, allowing code insertion into Builder.
- Adds new stimulus options and asynchronous hardware polling.
- Supports open science and reproducibility features.
- Used by tens of thousands of researchers monthly, with contributions from over 90 developers.
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Abstract
PsychoPy is an application for the creation of experiments in behavioral science (psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, etc.) with precise spatial control and timing of stimuli. It now provides a choice of interface; users can write scripts in Python if they choose, while those who prefer to construct experiments graphically can use the new Builder interface. Here we describe the features that have been added over the last 10 years of its development. The most notable addition has been that Builder interface, allowing users to create studies with minimal or no programming, while also allowing the insertion of Python code for maximal flexibility. We also present some of the other new features, including further stimulus options, asynchronous time-stamped hardware polling, and better support for open science and reproducibility. Tens of thousands of users now launch PsychoPy every month, and more than 90 people have contributed to the code. We discuss the current state of the project, as well as plans for the future.
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