title: A comparison of two programs for the control of behavioral experiments.
abstract: Two of the most widely used programs for the control of behavioral experiments are Med Associates' MedState Notation and Coulbourn Instruments' Graphic State 2. The two systems vary considerably in their approach to programming and data recording, with Graphic State 2 using a point-and-click interface that appeals to non-programmers while MedState Notation requires the typing of programming code. Graphic State 2 provides many data analysis routines, while MedState Notation allows the user to embed simple data analysis within the behavioral protocol. Graphic State 2 is simpler to use, but MedState Notation is more versatile.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Program, Albion College, Albion, MI 49224.
authors.forename: W Jeffrey
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Wilson