Testing in the lab and testing through the web

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Abstract

This chapter covers experimental considerations for undertaking research in both laboratory spaces and via the web. This chapter aims to provide readers with nuanced information on the comparative benefits and drawbacks of lab- and web-based testing. The chapter covers a brief background on developments in computer-based, and especially web-based, experimental approaches, followed by a presentation of core concepts required to judge whether a given experiment is more suitable for lab- or web-based environments, then discussions of the strengths and weaknesses of lab-based and web-based experiments in turn. Based on the discussion in this chapter, readers should be able to identify when they must use a lab-based approach (e.g., when specialised lab-only equipment is required) or web-based approach (e.g., when participants must be recruited internationally in a short time-frame) and, when no hard requirement exists, how to navigate and select the approach that more properly addresses their current research needs.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Routledge Handbook of Experimental Linguistics
EditorsSandrine Zufferey, Pascal Gygax
Chapter23
Number of pages17
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781003392972
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Sept 2023

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