Meteor Empirica Core

Overview

Empirica is an innovative open-source platform designed to revolutionize the way researchers conduct multi-participant and real-time human experiments online. Currently in beta, it focuses on minimizing the long development cycles traditionally associated with software creation in this field. Users can expect a real experimental experience, complete with certain imperfections, but are encouraged to provide feedback to enhance the platform’s capabilities.

The primary aim of Empirica is to simplify the development process for experiment creators, providing an intuitive framework that allows for rapid application creation. By leveraging Node.js, it aims to make deploying experiments smoother and more efficient, catering specifically to the needs of researchers in behavioral sciences.

Features

• Easy Application Creation: Empirica enables users to create applications effortlessly with simple commands, significantly reducing setup time.

• Node.js Compatibility: Requires Node.js version 8 or higher, ensuring a robust and modern backend for web applications.

• Local Development Environment: Provides a seamless way to run experiments locally with automatic reload features that reflect code changes instantly.

• Minimal Configuration: Eliminates complex folder structures and excessive configurations, allowing users to focus on building their applications rather than setup logistics.

• Real-Time Experimentation: Designed for real-time data collection and participant interaction, enhancing the research process through immediacy and engagement.

• Version Updates Support: Easily update to the latest versions of Empirica core, keeping your projects current and functional with new features and fixes.

• Contribution Friendly: Encourages user participation in development and issue reporting to foster a community-driven improvement model.

• Citing Empirica: Provides appropriate citation guidance for users who incorporate Empirica in scientific publications, promoting academic recognition.