General guidelines for running an experiment

The majority of our experiments are designed using Superlab although there are a variety of other software options such asFlash and Max/MSP. If you uncertain about what software to use to run your experiment, please contact

In general, most experiments will follow this procedure:

  1. Ensure that you have proper IRB approval
    • Make a reservation using the lab google calendar.
  2. Run your experiment
    • Obtain informed consent from the participant using the appropriate consent forms
    • Have the participant fill out their case history and language background on NU-subdB
    • Debrief the participant.

Sound Experiments

Guidelines and Instructions for Sound Experiments here

Meaning Experiments

Guidelines and Instructions for Meaning Experiments here

Eye Tracking Experiments

Guidelines and Instructions for Eye Tracking Experiments here