A sample experiment that uses this unit is a experiment of the method of average error. The purpose of this experiment is to illustrate the method of average error in the discrimination of light intensity. The procedure is to place the subject directly in front so that he cannot read the intensity adjustment dials. Set the standard to a middle value. Read the following to the subject:
"This is a light discrimination test. The light on your right is variable in intensity. The other light is fixed intensity and is called the standard. Your job is to adjust the variable light so that it looks equal to the intensity of the standard."
Next, arbitrarily set the variable to its maximum or minimum intensity. Say to the subject:
"The variable is now set so that I'm sure it looks a lot brighter (dimmer) than the standard. Adjust it so that appears equal."
The experimenter should record the subjects response and set the variable randomly either much brighter or much dimmer. Repeat the same preselected counterbalanced order recording both the sign and magnitude of the subject's response. When the subject has finished, experiment and subject should exchange roles.
For the results, compute the point of subjective equality, constant error, and variable error. Discuss some of the error which may have been introduced into the study by the method you employed.
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