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This study introduces a new method to test the race model inequality (RMI) for reaction times (RTs) in single participants. The novel procedure helps differentiate between race and coactivation models in cognitive psychology research.

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  • Psychometrics
  • Mathematical Psychology

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  • The race model inequality (RMI) provides an upper bound for statistical facilitation in reaction times (RTs) within the redundant-signals paradigm.
  • Violations of RMI suggest coactivation models over race models, impacting cognitive process understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce a novel nonparametric procedure for evaluating RMI in single-participant analysis.
  • Provide a statistically robust method for RT data analysis in cognitive psychology experiments.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a new probabilistic representation for RMI analysis.
  • Utilized Monte Carlo simulations to assess the procedure's error control and power.
  • Highlighted a specific truncated-type property of the race model's distribution function.

Main Results:

  • The novel procedure effectively controls Type I error rates with adequate statistical power.
  • Demonstrated the procedure's consistency with typical RT data collection methods.
  • The reconstructed distribution function exhibits a unique truncated-type property under maximal facilitation.

Conclusions:

  • The new nonparametric procedure offers a reliable tool for single-participant RMI analysis.
  • This method enhances the ability to distinguish between race and coactivation models.
  • Freely available R script functions facilitate broader application in RT research.