Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Experimental Designs01:16

Experimental Designs

11.2K
An experimental design is a systematic process that allows researchers to evaluate the relationship between dependent and independent variables. There are three widely used types of experimental design - pre-experimental design, true experimental design, and quasi-experimental design. In pre-experimental design, the researcher compares the data before and after some interventions or treatments. The true-experimental design has more than one purposefully created group, a commonly measured...
11.2K
What is an Experiment?01:12

What is an Experiment?

10.6K
An experiment is a planned activity carried out under controlled conditions. The purpose of an experiment is to investigate the relationship between two variables. When one variable causes change in another, we call the first variable the explanatory or independent variable. The affected variable is called the response or dependent variable. In a randomized experiment, the researcher manipulates values of the explanatory variable and measures the resulting changes in the response variable. The...
10.6K
Data Collection by Experiments01:13

Data Collection by Experiments

24.0K
Data collection is a systematic method of obtaining, observing, measuring, and analyzing accurate information. An experimental study is a standard method of data collection that involves the manipulation of the samples by applying some form of treatment prior to data collection. It refers to manipulating one variable to determine its changes on another variable. The sample subjected to treatment is known as “experimental units.”
An example of the experimental method is a public...
24.0K
Controls in Experiments01:13

Controls in Experiments

6.9K
When conducting an experiment, it is crucial to have control to reduce bias and accurately measure the dependent variables. It also marks the results more reliable. Controls are elements in an experiment that have the same characteristics as the treatment groups but are not affected by the independent variable. By sorting these data into control and experimental conditions, the relationship between the dependent and independent variables can be drawn. A randomized experiment always includes a...
6.9K
Randomized Experiments01:13

Randomized Experiments

6.8K
The randomization process involves assigning study participants randomly to experimental or control groups based on their probability of being equally assigned. Randomization is meant to eliminate selection bias and balance known and unknown confounding factors so that the control group is similar to the treatment group as much as possible. A computer program and a random number generator can be used to assign participants to groups in a way that minimizes bias.
Simple randomization
Simple...
6.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

PyNeon: A Python package for the analysis of Neon multimodal mobile eye-tracking data.

Behavior research methods·2026
Same author

An open multi-center MEG-EEG dataset for studying conscious visual perception.

Scientific data·2026
Same author

An open-access multi-site fMRI dataset for investigating conscious visual perception.

Scientific data·2026
Same author

Investigating the replicability of the social and behavioural sciences.

Nature·2026
Same author

Replicating the unconscious working memory effect: a multisite Registered Report.

Neuroscience of consciousness·2026
Same author

Training can enhance unconscious response priming on fast trials even when measuring consciousness on a trial-by-trial basis.

Neuroscience of consciousness·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 13, 2025

An Open-Source, Fully Customizable 5-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task Toolbox for Automated Behavioral Training of Rodents
09:39

An Open-Source, Fully Customizable 5-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task Toolbox for Automated Behavioral Training of Rodents

Published on: January 19, 2022

4.1K

A standardized framework to test event-based experiments.

Alex Lepauvre1,2, Rony Hirschhorn3, Katarina Bendtz4

  • 1Neural Circuits, Consciousness and Cognition Research Group, Max Planck Institute of Empirical Aesthetics, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. alex.lepauvre@ae.mpg.de.

Behavior Research Methods
|September 16, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Researchers often overlook testing experimental setups, impacting study reproducibility. This work introduces a framework and protocol to standardize setup testing, improving scientific rigor and data integration across labs.

Keywords:
Experimental methodsPre-acquisition testsReplication

More Related Videos

Automated, Quantitative Cognitive/Behavioral Screening of Mice: For Genetics, Pharmacology, Animal Cognition and Undergraduate Instruction
16:23

Automated, Quantitative Cognitive/Behavioral Screening of Mice: For Genetics, Pharmacology, Animal Cognition and Undergraduate Instruction

Published on: February 26, 2014

14.3K
Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios
07:43

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

1.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 13, 2025

An Open-Source, Fully Customizable 5-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task Toolbox for Automated Behavioral Training of Rodents
09:39

An Open-Source, Fully Customizable 5-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task Toolbox for Automated Behavioral Training of Rodents

Published on: January 19, 2022

4.1K
Automated, Quantitative Cognitive/Behavioral Screening of Mice: For Genetics, Pharmacology, Animal Cognition and Undergraduate Instruction
16:23

Automated, Quantitative Cognitive/Behavioral Screening of Mice: For Genetics, Pharmacology, Animal Cognition and Undergraduate Instruction

Published on: February 26, 2014

14.3K
Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios
07:43

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

1.9K

Area of Science:

  • Experimental psychology and neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging techniques (EEG, MEG, fMRI, iEEG)

Background:

  • The replication crisis highlights issues in scientific practices, with a focus on preregistration and registered reports.
  • Systematic testing and reporting of experimental setup performance remain underexplored areas.
  • Inaccuracies in experimental setups can lead to replication failures and hinder cross-study result integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a framework for testing and reporting experimental setup performance.
  • To survey current practices and community standards for experimental setup testing among researchers.
  • To develop a standardized, open-source protocol for testing visual event-related experiments.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 100 researchers on current practices for testing experimental setups.
  • Development of a framework for testing and reporting setup performance.
  • Creation of a standardized, open-source protocol for testing visual event-related experiments.

Main Results:

  • Most surveyed researchers reported testing their experimental setups, but almost none published these tests or their results.
  • Simulations demonstrated that minor setup inaccuracies can significantly impact study outcomes.
  • A diverse range of tests targeting different setup aspects are currently employed.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized testing and reporting of experimental setups are crucial for enhancing research quality.
  • The developed protocol provides a benchmark for replication, improving reproducibility and enabling multicenter study integration.
  • Addressing setup performance is essential for robust scientific findings and accelerating research progress.