Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2011
Published In
Behavior Research Methods
Abstract
Palm boards are often used as a nonverbal measure in human slant perception studies. It was recently found that palm boards are biased and relatively insensitive measures, and that an unrestricted hand gesture provides a more sensitive response (Durgin, Hajnal, Li, Tonge, & Stigliani, Acta Psychologica, 134, 182-197, 2010a). In this article, we describe an original design for a portable lightweight digital device for measuring hand orientation. This device is microcontroller-based and uses a micro inclinometer chip as its inclination sensor. The parts are fairly inexpensive. This device, used to measure hand orientation, provides a sensitive nonverbal method for studying slant perception, which can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. We present data comparing the use of a free hand to palm-board and verbal measures for surfaces within reach and explain how to interpret free-hand measures for outdoor hills.
Recommended Citation
Z. Li and Frank H. Durgin.
(2011).
"Design, Data, And Theory Regarding A Digital Hand Inclinometer: A Portable Device For Studying Slant Perception".
Behavior Research Methods.
Volume 43,
Issue 2.
363-371.
DOI: 10.3758/s13428-010-0047-7
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-psychology/62
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