User`s guide

E-Prime User’s Guide
Glossary
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Term Definition
log level Hierarchical level in the structure of the experiment at which the data is stored.
For example, a typical experiment has a Session level, Block level, Trial level,
etc.
MEL Pro text file File containing data collected using MEL Professional which has been exported
to a text file using the ANALYZE or DEDIT programs from MEL Professional.
merge operation The process of merging a source file into a target file.
merged data files Merged Data files (EMRG) are E-Prime data files which contain data from more
than one session. They may be merged into other files (i.e., act as a source
file) or receive data from other files (i.e., act as a target file).
missing data A cell, in E-DataAid, containing no value. Missing data is displayed as NULL to
be distinguished from a null string (""), or the string value "NULL".
modified date The last date on which any edits were performed on a data file.
nesting/nested
Lists
Technique used during sampling to allow for multiple levels of randomization
and selection.
non-E-Prime data
file
Any file which is not a single session data file collected by E-Run (EDAT file),
or a data file containing merged single session data files (EMRG file).
null string An empty string (“”).
observation A single data point collected by a summation object.
Output View, in E-Studio, supplying feedback concerning script generation, running of
script, or debugging commands called in user-written script.
PackageCall
object
The PackageCall object permits a block of E-Basic script to be loaded into the
Experiment Specification file from a file in a specific format.
parent object An object which holds/houses other objects (e.g., a Slide object holds
SlideState objects).
password Keyword required to open a data file in E-DataAid as an Administrator.
PreRelease Amount of time released during the processing of the current object to allow for
setup of the next object.
Procedure object/
Procedural
timeline
E-Object used to define the events of an experiment. Objects are dragged
from the Toolbox to Procedures, which define the timelines for the various
levels of the experiment.
properties Assignable characteristics of an object.
Properties window The Properties window is a dockable window that is used to display all of the
standard properties and property values associated with objects used in the
experiment. By default, the Properties window appears to the immediate right
of the Toolbox and just below the Structure view.
PsyScope data file File containing data collected using the PsyScope application.
range Type of filter allowing the user to specify a range of values for a variable to be
included in a filter.
recursive merge The process of merging all unmerged single session E-Prime data files that
reside in the active folder and its sub-folders into the designated target file.
Refresh cycle Process of painting the display from top to bottom.
Refresh rate How often a display is redrawn per second.
reserved words Words recognized by E-Basic as part of the E-Basic language. These words
are considered "keywords" and their use is restricted.