This study measures the timing between individual keystrokes on a physical keyboard. Phones and tablets use on-screen keyboards that don't provide this information reliably, so this study can't be completed on this device.
Please open this link on a desktop or laptop computer with a physical keyboard instead.
If you're on a laptop or desktop and are seeing this message anyway, your browser may be reporting itself as a touch device -- please let the researcher know (contact info is on the consent screen you would otherwise see).
Purpose. This study collects anonymous statistics about typing rhythm (timing between keystrokes) to research typing-based identity verification methods.
What you'll do. You will be shown a short passage of text (a few sentences) and asked to type it into a box exactly as shown, at your normal pace. This takes about 3-5 minutes.
What we collect. We record the timing between your keystrokes (e.g. how fast you type, how you pause and correct mistakes). We do not record the actual content of what you type, your name, or any other identifying information beyond your anonymous Prolific ID, which is used only to credit your participation.
Voluntary participation. Participation is voluntary. You may stop at any time without penalty by closing this page, though you will not receive compensation for an incomplete submission.
Risks. We are not aware of any risks beyond those of normal computer use.
Questions about this study can be directed to: Jesse Moreau (Jmoreauresearch@gmail.com)
On the next screen you'll see a short passage of text.
Type it into the box below the passage, exactly as shown, at whatever pace feels natural to you. If you make a typing mistake, correct it the way you normally would.
Please do not paste the text -- it must be typed by hand for the study to work. Pasting is disabled and will show a warning.
You'll be able to submit once you've typed the full passage.
This should only take a moment.
Your data has been recorded. Here is your completion code:
Please try refreshing the page. If this keeps happening, you can contact the researcher using the information on the consent screen.