Perception laboratory
Four sound-deadened booths for running perceptual and psycholinguistics experiments
Lab access
Due to the ongoing reorganisation of research facilities in PPLS, it is essential that any new on-campus research study should contact PPLS.studies@ed.ac.uk to confirm that a suitable research room is available.
Each booth has a PC with E-Prime software installed and a serial response box fitted. The booths can also be used for other computer based experiments, or simply pen and paper responses to audio stimuli.
| Available to | All PPLS staff and postgraduates. Undergraduates involved in PPLS coursework or honours dissertation. |
| Charges | Free for undergraduate use, free for postgraduate use. Charges apply to funded research projects. Free for unfunded pilot studies. |
| Support | |
| Location | Basement Appleton Tower (room B.Z.13) |
| Priority |
1. LEL staff and students 2. All other PPLS staff and students |
| Access |
Swipe card. Access for students requiring to use the lab in connection with their course work is initiated by the student’s supervisor, who should contact PPLS Facilities Staff requiring access should contact PPLS Facilities |
| Booking | Further information and booking |
Lab usage policy
If you require a PDF document in an alternative format, such as large print or a coloured background, please contact the Undergraduate Teaching Office or email lelinfo@ed.ac.uk (Linguistics and English Language & Cognitive Science enquiries).