OpenSesame: The Experiment Building Software

Learn to Design Engaging Experiments with OpenSesame

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to OpenSesame, a powerful, open-source experiment building software specifically designed for the social sciences. You'll discover how to leverage its intuitive graphical interface to effortlessly create sophisticated experiments, incorporating rich audiovisual elements to enhance participant experience.

Key Skills You'll Gain:

• Experiment Creation: Master the process of building experiments from start to finish using OpenSesame.
• Audiovisual Integration: Learn to seamlessly add and manage audiovisual stimuli to your experiments.
• Feedback Incorporation: Understand how to incorporate participant feedback into your experimental design.
• Data Management: Efficiently manage and record data from multiple trials.
• Reaction Time Calculation: Utilize OpenSesame's capabilities to accurately calculate reaction times and other dependent variables.
• Automated Data Organization: Benefit from automatic data saving and arrangement into easily readable tables for each trial.

Why is OpenSesame Important?

OpenSesame is an invaluable tool for contemporary researchers across a wide range of disciplines. It simplifies the experiment design process, allowing you to focus on your research questions. This course equips you with a powerful tool to conduct rigorous and insightful research.

Course Structure:

This course is designed to be completed in ? hours, including a valuable one-hour session with the instructor following the workshop. It's divided into ? broad sections, featuring ? lectures and ? quizzes to reinforce your learning.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for students and professionals seeking to enhance their research capabilities. Specifically, knowledge of OpenSesame is mandatory for the MA Psychology course at the University of Mumbai and its affiliated colleges (Mithibai and National College).

By the end of this course, you'll not only understand the features of OpenSesame but also gain the practical skills to apply them effectively in your research. Become proficient in using this essential experiment building software and unlock new possibilities for your research endeavors.