Alexander Leslie Anwyl-Irvine

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit

Papers

3

Total Citations

402

H-Index

2

About

Alexander Leslie Anwyl-Irvine is a leading figure in the methodological foundations of online behavioral research. His work focuses on the critical intersection of experimental psychology and digital infrastructure, specifically investigating the precision and accuracy of data collected via web-based platforms. Anwyl-Irvine’s major contribution lies in systematically benchmarking the timing capabilities of popular online experiment platforms, web browsers, and participant devices. His landmark 2020 study, which has garnered over 354 citations, provides essential guidance for researchers transitioning to online data collection, revealing which tools and configurations yield the most reliable reaction-time measurements. This work has become a cornerstone reference, helping the field understand the constraints and best practices for conducting rigorous behavioral experiments outside the lab. By demystifying the technical limitations of online setups, Anwyl-Irvine has empowered thousands of scientists to collect large, diverse samples with confidence, making him a pivotal architect of modern, scalable psychological science.

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2
H-Index
3
Papers
402
Total Citations
134
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Realistic precision and accuracy of online experiment platforms, web browsers, and devices
354 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit

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