{"id":183,"date":"2024-06-02T04:55:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T04:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metric.qcri.org\/blog\/?p=183"},"modified":"2024-06-02T04:55:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-02T04:55:25","slug":"using-electroencephalogram-devices-for-user-experience-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metric.qcri.org\/blog\/2024\/06\/02\/using-electroencephalogram-devices-for-user-experience-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Electroencephalogram Devices For User Experience Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An electroencephalogram (EEG) device records <\/strong>brain activity by attaching small sensors to the scalp to pick up the electrical signals produced by the brain. These signals are recorded by a machine and are looked at by a researcher for insights into user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EEG devices have been used for various studies gauging emotional reactions to images, music, speeches, shows, and audio recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an image of a study participant using an EEG device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A study participant wearing an EEG device. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An electroencephalogram (EEG) device records brain activity by attaching small sensors to the scalp to pick up the electrical signals produced by the brain. These signals are recorded by a machine and are looked at by a researcher for insights into user experience. 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