OpenSesame: an open-source, graphical experiment builder for the social sciences.

Sebastiaan Mathôt, Daniel Schreij, Jan Theeuwes

June 2012 Behav Res Methods

Synopsis of Social media discussions

There is a general recognition of supportive comments like 'I like this paper!' and some technical appreciation for the open-source experimental builder. However, many discussions are off-topic or reflect casual social exchanges, which reduces overall engagement with the publication's importance but indicates some influence within specific communities.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

The discussions show some appreciation and positive recognition, especially with mentions like 'I like this paper!' and some expressions of agreement regarding the article's utility.

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Interest
 Neutral level of interest

Many posts are unrelated or show low engagement with the topic, indicating a neutral or indifferent level of interest overall.

E
Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

There are a few moments of deeper engagement, such as referencing specific features of the experiment builder or expressing enthusiasm, but most comments are casual or tangential.

I
Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The content seems to have some influence in certain discussions, especially where technical details or support are expressed, but overall impact appears moderate given the variety of unrelated posts.

Social Mentions

YouTube

5 Videos

Bluesky

100 Posts

Twitter

3 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

2,433

Total Likes

47

Extended Reach

33,992

Social Features

108

Timeline: Posts about article

Top Social Media Posts

Posts referencing the article

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Abstract Synopsis

  • OpenSesame is a free and open-source graphical builder designed for social science experiments that works across different platforms.
  • It offers an intuitive interface and the option to use Python scripting for more advanced functionalities.
  • The software supports various plug-ins for features like eye tracking, input devices, and video playback, making it versatile for experiment creation.