PyParse: a semiautomated system for scoring spoken recall data

Behav Res Methods. 2010 Feb;42(1):141-7. doi: 10.3758/BRM.42.1.141.

Abstract

Studies of human memory often generate data on the sequence and timing of recalled items, but scoring such data using conventional methods is difficult or impossible. We describe a Python-based semiautomated system that greatly simplifies this task. This software, called PyParse, can easily be used in conjunction with many common experiment authoring systems. Scored data is output in a simple ASCII format and can be accessed with the programming language of choice, allowing for the identification of features such as correct responses, prior-list intrusions, extra-list intrusions, and repetitions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Data Interpretation, Statistical*
  • Humans
  • Memory, Short-Term*
  • Programming Languages*
  • Recognition, Psychology
  • Vocabulary