Behavioral Technology Core
Services
The Behavioral Technology Core assists researchers
in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
their behavioral research programs. We are developing
tools for training observers and ensuring reliability
both within and between observers. We can help
in providing researchers with the most appropriate tools
for collecting behavioral data, as well as tools
that streamline the processing of data.
Our services primarily (but not exclusively) involve
implementing new ways to use computers to increase
efficiency, accuracy, and to expand the scope of
an existing research program. We are available for
consultation on research projects. The Behavior Tech
Core assists in integrating new equipment, provides
limited software development, and will help in identifying
the most effective tools for behavioral observation
or automated cognitive testing.
Technologies
The Behavioral Core offers three technologies for
collecting behavioral data. We have developed an
application called Stopwatch+ (for use with Windows)
for the timing of simple behaviors. For more complex
behavioral observations, we have HandOBS (for use
with Personal Digital Assistants running Palm OS)
and The Observer (for use with Windows). The Observer
may require the purchase of a license from Noldus
Corporation.
Future development will be based on needs expressed
by CBN researchers.
Software Downloads
Stopwatch+ (observational
software for simple behaviors)
Obsummary (converts
Observer data files into .csv files)
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