Frequently asked questions for students
Why are we doing this?
By participating, you gain knowledge about current research in linguistics and contribute to the advancement of the field.
What are these experiments about?These experiments cover a number of different topics such as a grammaticality, language processing, and production. Each experiment concludes with a debriefing process where the experimenter explains in more detail what linguistic topic the study explored.
How do I view what experiments are available and time & location details?Log in to the experiment management system with the log-in information e-mailed to you at the beginning of the quarter.
Where is the phonetics lab?The phonetics lab, where many of the experiments will take place, is located in the basement of the psych building (Building 420), directly behind the Thai Cafe kitchen. The entrance is on the right-hand side of the small hallway.
What do I do if I don't want to participate in an experiment?If you do not wish to participate in an experiment, you may alternatively attend a one-hour video showing that covers a topic related to the linguistics core curriculum. Several video showings are scheduled per quarter. You can check the Sona Systems site to view the titles and screening times.
What if I don't feel comfortable during an experiment?All experiments that utilize the subject pool have been approved by the IRB; however, if you feel uncomfortable due to the nature of the experiment, you are not obligated to complete it. Notify the experimenter of the situation and you will still receive credit for your participation.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?You may contact the linguistics subject pool coordinator at ling-spcoordinator@lists.stanford.edu, if you have any concerns or questions.
Will more experiments be posted?Yes, experiments will be added throughout the quarter as researchers make them available.