Comparing data quality from an online and in-person lab sample on dynamic theory of mind tasks
Authors: AC Krendl, K Hugenberg, DP Kennedy
Published: 2024
Publication: Behavior research methods, 2024 - Springer
This study found that online samples can reliably complete dynamic, complex theory of mind tasks, though familiarity with task content can influence performance.
Methods: Compared in-lab and online participants' performance on two dynamic theory of mind tasks, using one familiar and one relatively novel TV-based paradigm and counterbalancing task order.
Key Findings: Performance on theory of mind tasks, including inferring beliefs, understanding motivations, detecting deception, identifying faux pas, and understanding emotions.
Limitations: Familiarity with task content (e.g., The Office) influenced results for in-lab participants, potentially skewing task performance comparisons.
Institution: Indiana University
Research Area: Psychological Research Methods, Data Quality in Online Experiments, Theory of Mind Assessment
Discipline: Research Methodology, Cognitive Psychology
Sample Size: 668 participants
Citations: 13