Setup

Please install the following software before the workshop. Having these tools ready will allow us to dive straight into the hands-on sessions.

PsychoPy

Open-source software for creating experiments in behavioral science. We'll use this for designing and running psycholinguistics experiments.

Used on: Day 1 (Feb 6)

Installation

  1. Click the download button above to visit the PsychoPy downloads page
  2. Select your operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  3. Download PsychoPy 2025.2.4
  4. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  5. Launch PsychoPy to verify it opens correctly

💡 Choose the "Standalone" version — it includes Python and all dependencies, no separate setup needed.

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R

A programming language for statistical computing and graphics. Essential for behavioral and EEG data analysis.

Used on: Day 3 (Feb 8)

Installation

  1. Click the download link and select your operating system
  2. For Windows: Click "base" → Download R-4.5.2
  3. For macOS: Choose the .pkg file matching your Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon)
  4. Run the installer with default settings

⚠️ Install R before installing RStudio.

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RStudio

An integrated development environment (IDE) for R by Posit. Provides a user-friendly interface for writing and running R code.

Used on: Day 3 (Feb 8)

Installation

  1. Go to Posit's download page (RStudio is now part of Posit)
  2. Scroll to "All Installers" and download RStudio Desktop (free/open source) for your OS
  3. Current version: 2026.01.0+392
  4. Run the installer
  5. Launch RStudio — it should automatically detect your R installation

✓ If RStudio opens and you see a console with R version info, you're all set!

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Anaconda (Python)

Python distribution for scientific computing. We'll use Python for EEG data analysis.

Used on: Day 2 & 3 (Feb 7–8)

Installation

  1. Click the download button to visit Anaconda's website
  2. Click "Get Started", then sign in (create a free account if needed)
  3. Download Anaconda Distribution for your OS (Windows/macOS)
  4. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  5. Launch Anaconda Navigator to verify the installation

⚠️ Download Anaconda Distribution, NOT Miniconda. The instructor will share a file with required packages — we'll install these together during the workshop while experiments run, with time for troubleshooting.

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Need help?

If you encounter any issues during installation, don't worry — we'll have time to troubleshoot. You can also reach out to us beforehand if you need assistance.