Blog Posts Tagged: behavioral research

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 4

In this last post in the series, Dr William Gerin gives advice how to build a realistic budget, navigate new NIH policies, and write clearly and engagingly so reviewers understand and support your research.

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 3

In this series of blog posts, Dr William Gerin gives advice on how to choose the right collaborators, craft a compelling Specific Aims page, and prepare pilot data that convinces reviewers your research is feasible, important, and worth funding.

Behavioral research explained: stimuli, emotion, interaction, and coding

Explore key concepts that shape human behavior research. This post brings together essential ideas that help researchers study behavior with more clarity.

From observation to insight

Across research, education, and product development, labs need tools to capture and understand human behavior with precision. This blog shows how combining Viso and The Observer XT empowers teams to gain richer insights and make data-driven decisions.

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 2

In NIH grant writing, your collaborators can make or break your proposal. Learn how to choose the right team - those who bring expertise, credibility, and real value to your research and your reviewers.

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 1

In this series of blog posts, Dr William Gerin will provide advice for writing an excellent, award-winning NIH proposal. Topics include registration, prep, specific aims, formatting, the proposal itself, budgeting, collaborators, and different mechanisms.

Cats and human emotions: A stronger bond than we thought?

A recent study shows cats can detect human emotions through scent - especially fear - suggesting our cat friends might understand us more than we realize.

Understanding human behavior at Hofstra's Behavioral Research Lab

Discover how Hofstra University's Behavioral Research in Business Lab, directed by Dr. Anil Mathur, utilizes advanced methods like eye tracking and facial analysis to deepen insights into human behavior and business decision-making.

What are stimuli in human behavior research?

A stimulus is any object, event, or factor that influences human behavior. It can be something we see, hear, or feel, affecting our decisions and actions. But how do researchers use stimuli in behavioral studies?

8 reasons why FaceReader outperforms OpenFace

In this blog post, we’ll break down why FaceReader outperforms OpenFace. We’ll focus on key aspects like accuracy, ease of use, and security—making sure you get reliable results without the hassle.

Why The Observer XT is the gold standard for behavioral research

In the ever-evolving field of behavioral research, having the right tools can make the difference between ordinary findings and groundbreaking insights.

What is Galvanic Skin Response?

Understanding human emotions and physiological responses is a key focus in behavioral science. One insightful tool in this field is galvanic skin response (GSR). But what is galvanic skin response? A beginner’s guide to understanding GSR in research.