What version of PsychMate is available?
PsychMate v2.0. Review the product description for a complete listing
of what PsychMate v2.0 has to offer Click here.
How much does PsychMate cost?
|
Item
|
Price† |
Item Number |
Info |
|
Student Guide with Activation Code
(Student Kit)
- Includes PsychMate software CD and Student Activation Code
|
$35.00 |
PSM-865141 |
Permits student to use PsychMate for 1 year. Typical
ordering method.
Useable by a single student for 1 year or in up to 5 courses
(whichever occurs first).
Students
may order directly from PST, or instructors may place an order with
their bookstore. |
|
Student Activation Code Only
- Does
NOT include PsychMate Student Guide or software CD
|
$20.00 |
PSM-234145 |
Permits student to use PsychMate with or without
previous purchase of the PsychMate Student Guide. Ideal for
students who have previously purchased the Student Guide, or for
classes not requiring the Student Guide purchase.
Useable by a single student for 1 year or in up to 5 courses
(whichever occurs first).
Available only by direct order from PST. Call or e-mail to
order. Delivery is via e-mail only. No shipping costs apply. |
|
Site License
|
$20.00 per active account*
+
$25.00 materials fee per site
|
PSM-161841 |
Software only purchase. Number ordered sets the maximum number of
active accounts* available during the license period. Quantity
discounts apply for orders of 50-99 (5%) or orders of 100 or more
(10%) on a single PO. Multi-year discounts are also available.
Please contact PST for information and a quote.
Books must be purchased separately.
Each account may use the software for 1 year, or in up to 5 classes
(whichever occurs first).
Site licenses ship to the ordering department with two copies of the
Instructor’s Guide (including Instructor Activation Code), and two
copies of the Student Guide.
Sold only to institutions/departments. Call or e-mail PST to
order. |
|
Student Guide Only
- Does
NOT include Student
Activation Code
|
$25.00 |
PSM-676945 |
Permits students to purchase books separately if
the department purchases the software (e.g., site license), or
departments to purchase books to distribute or loan to students.
Ideal for departments wishing to keep the cost to students low.
Note: Separate Student Activation Code purchase by student or
department is required. PsychMate may not be used without a
Student Activation code.
Students may order directly from PST, or instructors may place an
order with their bookstore. |
|
PsychMate Student Guide and Activation Code
Bundled With…
Exploring Research
Methods in Psychology Using PsychMate
- Includes PsychMate software CD and Student Student Text and
software |
$108.00* |
PSM-805313
|
Permits student to use PsychMate for 1 year.
Useable
for 1 year of up to 5 courses (whichever comes first).
Students may order directly from PST, or instructors may place an
order with their bookstore. |
Instructor Kit
- Includes Instructor Text and software
and Student Text and software |
1 Kit free (with order), additional Kits $40.00 |
PSM-976148 |
One Instructor Kit will be shipped directly to the bookstore with
your order of student manuals, free of charge. There is no need to
contact PST for your instructor’s kit unless you wish to purchase
additional Instructor materials.
If not placing a bookstore order (e.g., ordering only Student
Activation Codes or students ordering directly from PST, please
contact PST for delivery of your Instructor Kit. |
† Prices do not include
shipping costs where applicable ($10.00 flat rate within continental U.S.).
PA residents must pay 7% sales tax.
* An active account is defined as a student enrolled in one or more active
classes.
Expired classes (i.e., classes that have reached their End Dates
as set by the instructor) do not involve active accounts, and are not included
in the count of active accounts.
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How do I place an order for PsychMate?
Student
You may purchase PsychMate directly
from Psychology Software Tools, or from your campus bookstore if your instructor
has arranged for books to be available. The price from PST does not include
shipping costs, but will still typically be lower than the bookstore price,
usually marked up by 20-25%. Payment may be made by credit card, check or money
order. You can expect your shipment to be sent within 48 hours of confirmation
of your payment. Books are shipped via UPS ground, and Student Activation Code
Only orders are delivered via e-mail. You may elect to pay for faster shipment.
Instructor
You may order PsychMate directly from
PST, or through your campus bookstore. Simply fax a purchase order to PST at
412-271-5066. ISBN 1-880374-52-8.
European Distributors:
Psychology Software Distribution
(psd)
PO Box 17, Stittenham, York YO60 7YJ, UK
Tel: +44 (0)7950 115737
Fax: +44 (0)1347 878416
E-Mail:
sales@psychologysoftwaredistribution.com
Science Plus Group
Zernikelaan 6
9747 AA Groningen
The Netherlands
Tel. +31 (0)50 579 12 70
Fax +31 (0)50 579 12 71
E-Mail: info@scienceplus.nl
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Why would I want to buy just
a Student Activation Code?
A Student Activation Code is
necessary to use the PsychMate Student software.
The Student Activation Code, in
combination with a Class Key provided by the instructor, allows the student to
participate in a multiple classes (useable
for 1 year or up to 5 courses , whichever comes first). The Student Activation Code Only option is
provided for students who do not need to purchase a Student Guide (e.g.,
department purchased Student Guides to loan or distribute to students)
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Why would I want to buy just the
Student Guide?
If your
department/instructor has purchased a site license, books must be
purchased separately either by the department or by the student.
Additionally, while a Student Activation Code
is necessary to use the PsychMate Student software
some instructors or departments
have expressed an interest in purchasing books to loan to the students. This
would require the student to purchase only the Student Activation Code, keeping
the cost to student as low as possible. The Student Guide Only option also
provides for circumstances in which the instructor would like to put the book on
reserve in the library, or for students who have misplaced their Student Guide.
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Why would I want to purchase through
PST versus the bookstore?
PST provides multiple purchasing
options in order to provide students and instructors with flexibility in
purchasing PsychMate. PST charges the same prices whether the purchase is made
by the instructor, the individual student, or the bookstore. However,
bookstores typically mark-up the price to students by 20-25%. The only
additional cost when purchasing directly from PST is the cost of shipping.
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Is
there a Site License for PsychMate?
Yes! Site Licenses are now available! An institution/department may
purchase a site license based on the maximum number of active accounts
expected during the license period (1 year). For example, if 50 students
are expected to use PsychMate over the course of the year, but only 25
students will be enrolled in a class at a time (e.g., a research methods
class run during the fall and spring terms with enrollment of 25 students
each term), the department could purchase a site license for 25 active
users. Site licenses are ideal for institutions having multiple classes
using PsychMate at non-overlapping times.
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What are the benefits of a site
license?
Direct cost to student is decreased
For site licenses, the software and book purchases are separated, with
the department/institution purchasing the software. Book purchases may
also be assumed by the department, or may be assigned to the student
(reducing the direct cost to the student to $25.00). Site licenses are
shipped with two copies of the Student Guide so that instructors may
place the textbook on reserve, or otherwise make it available to their
students, making additional book purchases optional.
Cost per student is decreased
The cost for a site license is determined by the maximum number of users
expected at any one time, and is set at $20.00 per active account*. For
example, if 50 students are expected to use PsychMate over the course of
the year, but only 25 students will be enrolled in a class at a time
(e.g., a research methods class run during the fall and spring terms
with enrollment of 25 students each term), the department could purchase
a site license for 25 active users. In this example, the site license
would be purchased for $500.00 ($20.00 x 25 active accounts = $500.00),
making the cost per student just $10.00.
* An “active account” is defined as a student enrolled in a class using
PsychMate that has not yet reached its end date.
Streamlining/Convenience/Simplicity
Classes created using a site license do not require the student to
obtain or enter a Student Activation Code when joining the class.
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What's new in PsychMate v2.0?
Cognitive Neuroscience category including Brain Tutor and
BrainExaminer
Psychology Experiment Authoring Kit (PEAK)
New easy to use login procedure
Expanded library of experiments
New licensing structure
Expanded Instructor summary
Printed full color documentation
New! Website resources for students and
instructors!
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Machine Requirements
PsychMate is compatible with current-generation Microsoft
Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. PsychMate is not compatible
with Macintosh OS.
Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer
Instructor and student software must be installed on a
machine, cannot run from CD
Sound Card recommended, not required
Internet connection required for account and data
submission
Instructor software requires Excel 97 or greater
250 MB
CD-ROM
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Can I get a demo of PsychMate?
Yes, a demo is available. The demo is free and is shipped via first class
mail. Please send your request to
sales@pstnet.com along with the following information:
Name of Institution
End User
Shipping Address
Fax Number
Phone Number
The demo CD includes PsychMate Student and Instructor
software in which you can run every experiment in demo mode. The Mental
Rotation of Mental Images is only the experiment you can run in normal mode.
All chapters included in the Student Guide and Instructor Guide are also
included on the Demo CD in PDF file format. Includes information on how to
create a class and illustrates how to retrieve student data with sample data
that is included on the CD.
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What is included with the Instructor's Kit?
The instructor's kit includes the complete student software & User's
Guide plus Instructor materials which includes a number of
analyses that will allow you to generate lists, tables and plots. With
your Instructor's Kit you will receive an activation code that will allow you to
create a class online for your students to join.
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Can I run PsychMate from CD?
PsychMate requires you to install the software on a machine in order to run
experiments.
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How does PsychMate differ from MEL Lab?
While MEL Lab was a MS-DOS product, PsychMate is compatible with Windows,
and runs via an experiment launcher offering a modern and easy to use
graphical interface.
Contains many MEL Lab experiments that were cited as being the most
frequently used experiments.
No ANOVA, however data can be exported to other statistical packages. This
feature is planned for future version.
Enhanced student browser interface with superior graphics.
Secure submission and retrieval of data via web site.
Create class presentation materials of analysis output quickly and
easily!
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Can the instructor install the PsychMate Student software on
machines within their lab using the student CD they receive with their
Instructor's Kit?
Yes, the instructor receives a copy of the PsychMate
Student software, which may be used to install PsychMate on any number of
machines. We encourage the installation of PsychMate in various labs
and locations in order to make the software accessible to your students.
Purchase of a Student Activation Code is required for each student wishing
to access the software.
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Can students share software and manuals?
The PsychMate software CD and Student
Guide are not unique to a specific student. However, each student
requires a unique Student Activation Code in order to create their
account and join a class.
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When
does the Student Activation Code expire?
Can the students use the software for
more than one semester/class?
Yes, the purchase of a Student Activation
Code permits use of the PsychMate Student software for 1 year, or in up
to 5 classes, whichever occurs first. However, students must be
enrolled in an active class (i.e., a class that has not reached the End
Date set by the instructor) in order to login to the PsychMate Student
software.
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Is it possible for students to share
machines in order to run their PsychMate experiments (e.g., Instructor has two
classes of 20 students each and a lab of 20 machines).
A user with an active account (i.e.,
enrolled in an active class) may login on any machine on which PsychMate
is installed. However, purchase of a Student Activation Code is
required for each student wishing to access the software. We encourage
the installation of PsychMate in various labs and locations in order to
make the software accessible to your students.
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How is
the student’s data submitted?
Join a Class: Each PsychMate Student Guide and
software includes a Student Activation Code which is required in order to join a
class. The Student Activation Code allows you to join up to 5 classes
within a single year. In addition to the Student Activation Code you must also have a
Class Key, which is 9 characters and is provided by the instructor. Note:
Site licenses do not require Student Activation Codes. If your
department has purchased a site license, the Student Activation Code step is
bypassed.
Create an Account:
After the PsychMate software is installed students must join a class and
create a PsychMate Account online. The PsychMate graphical interface
will provide step by step instructions on how to register the product to
allow the students to join a class and create a PsychMate account.
This process is done through the PsychMate web site. Students must
have a valid email address in order to receive a password necessary for
logging into PsychMate.
Once the student has joined the class and created their
PsychMate account online they are ready to start running the experiments.
The students launch the PsychMate software and login using
their email address and password. At the completion of each experiment, if the
student is using PsychMate online, the data will be automatically submitted to
the instructor. If the student has been working from the Student Organizer,
they will need to connect to the Internet and manually submit their data from
the Student Organizer.
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How does PsychMate protect the anonymity of students when
submitting data?
When a student registers, the PsychMate software generates a random subject
number and ID number for each student. The subject number is provided to the
student and may be viewed by logging in to the students’ online PsychMate
accounts and viewing the User Info page. However, the subject number is never
provided to the instructor, and a Student’s name and ID number do not appear in
any data file. Therefore, a subject number and data file cannot be linked to
any individual unless the student chooses to disclose that information to the
instructor. In addition, an instructor is not permitted to generate a summary
of participation until at least 20% of the class has completed the experiment.
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How does the instructor
retrieve students’ data?
PsychMate Instructor software includes a graphical
interface which provides step by step instructions on how to download the
students’ data files with just a click of a button. The instructor must be
online in order to download the students’ data files. The analyses may be
performed offline after the data files have been downloaded locally.
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Can students create their own experiments?
Yes, students may create their own
experiments using the Psychology Experiment Authoring Kit (PEAK)
included with PsychMate v2.0. PEAK allows students to design their own
experiments from scratch, or from one of the many templates included.
Output from experiments created using PEAK is in the form of
tab-delimited text files, which may be imported into Excel or another
statistical package for analysis.
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Can students modify the
PsychMate experiments?
The Psychology Experiment Authoring Kit (PEAK)
is an experiment editing tool designed to allow students to create and run
their own experiments. This tool may also be used to replicate or modify a
certain number of experiments from the PsychMate library. These experiments
are included as PEAK templates. Not all of the PsychMate experiments are or
will be available as templates.
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Are there restrictions on the
types of experiments students can design, or the types of modifications that can
be made to existing PsychMate experiments?
The Psychology Authoring Kit (PEAK) was designed exclusively for use by students that have had no previous
programming experience and to allow instructors to teach the use of the tool
within the time limits class session. In order to meet these design goals the
ability for students to create novel/complex scripting routines to implement
advanced features (e.g. repeating of practice trials until a performance level
is obtained, active animation sequences, repeating incorrect trials) has been
limited or removed. However, we view that the tool is powerful enough to allow
students to implement the general/core procedural method for a majority of the
PsychMate experiments provided and to design a wide range of completely novel
paradigms for their own class projects.
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Why aren’t all of the PsychMate experiments included as templates in
PEAK?
PEAK is a student tool intended to
reduce the complexity of E-Prime for experiment generation, and does not
include all of the features available in E-Prime. If a PsychMate
experiment is not included as a PEAK template, it is likely that some
feature of E-Prime that is necessary for the complete functioning of the
PsychMate experiment is not exposed to the user in PEAK. For example,
Change Blindness is not included as a template because the ability to
terminate the trial when the subject responds (by jumping to the end of
the procedure) is not available in PEAK. As such, the user would have
to sit through an entire minute of each trial, regardless of when they
responded. Click
here for a
listing of the experiments included as templates in PEAK.
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