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  • Behavioral science
  • Computer science
  • Translational research

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  • Human-operant experiments using computer software are valuable for translational research.
  • Previous studies often lack detailed validation procedures for experimental software.
  • Insufficient software validation can introduce confounds into research findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the rigor required for validating experimental software in human-operant research.
  • To provide a case example of software validation procedures for a relapse assessment task.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed description of software validation procedures used for a specific human-operant task.
  • Focus on ensuring precision and reliability of the computer-based experimental apparatus.

Main Results:

  • The validation process identified several issues in early software iterations.
  • Demonstrated how inadequate validation can lead to confounding variables in experiments.

Conclusions:

  • Thorough validation of computer-based experimental software is essential for accurate human-operant research.
  • This work serves as an exemplar for researchers conducting similar computer-based behavioral studies.