Instructions for getting started with CogLab

1. Open your web browser and go to http://rumpole.psych.purdue.edu/Information/studentscreate.shtml
   
   
2. Go to the bottom of the webpage. There should be two text fields and one button. If these are not visible, your web browser does not have Java enabled or has an out of date version of Java. Go to the CogLab Browser Check page for details.
   
   
3. In the top field enter the group ID: Francis310S06. In the bottom field enter the password: 826452. Click on the Submit information button.
   
   
4. Your web browser will connect with the CogLab server to verify your information. If the information is correct, a new window will appear. Make sure that the school name, instructor name, and class name are correct. If they are not, you may have accidentally accessed a different group than your instructor intended. The field marked as 'Your login ID:' lists your assigned login ID, which you will use to access your CogLab account and complete experiments. You cannot change this login ID.
   
   
5. You must register your account and provide some information before the account can be used. Provide your registration code, first name, last (family) name, a password, and a security question and answer. For the security question and answer, try to pick a topic that will be easy for you to know the answer but would be difficult for anyone else (e.g., the name of your first pet). The registration code is what you purchased when you ordered CogLab. If CogLab was bundled with your textbook, the registration code is printed on a postcard. Alternatively, you may have purchased a registration code electronically. Do not purchase used CogLab registration codes! If the registration code has already been used, it will not work for you. Each valid registration code can only be used one time.
   
   
6. Click on the Apply button. Your web browser will again connect with the CogLab server to save your data and register your account. Your data will be saved only if you enter a valid registration code. If all of your information is valid, your account is ready to go!
   
   
7. Click on the Show printable info button. Your web browser will load a new window that lists all the properties of your CogLab account. Especially important is the login ID and password. Print or save this webpage for your records. (Note: some pop-up blockers will prevent this window from appearing. Go to the CogLab Browser Check page for details.)
   
   
8. To start doing experiments, point your web browser to http://rumpole.psych.purdue.edu. Select the experiment that you want to perform by clicking on the link. Read the information and instructions carefully. At the bottom of the page are two text fields and two buttons. Enter your login ID and password and then click on the Submit information button. After your login information is verified, the Start experiment button can be selected. Click on the Start experiment button to open a new window where the experiment will take place. You need to read the instructions before you can complete the experiment!
   
   
9. At the end of the experiment, a new browser window will appear with a summary of your data for the experiment. (Note: some pop-up blockers will prevent this window from appearing. Go to the CogLab Browser Check page for details.) When you see this window, you are finished with the experiment.
   
   
10. You can access details about your account, and view averages from your group and across the nation by directing your web browser to http://rumpole.psych.purdue.edu/Information/studentsaccess.shtml.