Foundations of MATLAB Programming for Behavioral Sciences

With Applications

Maxwell Mansolf (Northwestern University, Illinois)

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Cambridge University Press
07 August 2025

Psychological methodology

This textbook introduces the fundamentals of MATLAB for behavioral sciences in a concise and accessible way. Written for those with or without computer programming experience, it works progressively from fundamentals to applied topics, culminating in in-depth projects. Part I covers programming basics, ensuring a firm foundation of knowledge moving forward. Difficult topics, such as data structures and program flow, are then explained with examples from the behavioral sciences. Part II introduces projects for students to apply their learning directly to real-world problems in computational modelling, data analysis, and experiment design, with an exploration of Psychtoolbox. Accompanied by online code and datasets, extension materials, and additional projects, with test banks, lecture slides, and a manual for instructors, this textbook represents a complete toolbox for both students and instructors.

By: Maxwell Mansolf (Northwestern University Illinois)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009350273
ISBN 10: 1009350277
Pages: 253
Publication Date: 07 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Maxwell Mansolf is Assistant Professor of Team Science in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. As a team scientist, Dr. Mansolf is a co-investigator and collaborator on a broad array of research projects, including on child health and education, cognitive aging, healthcare worker well-being, personality, missing data, machine learning, and psychometrics, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications to date. For over six years, he has taught an undergraduate intro to MATLAB course at UCLA.

Reviews for Foundations of MATLAB Programming for Behavioral Sciences: With Applications

'This is exactly the book I've been waiting for. It is perfectly designed for the audience it is aimed at: social science students with a broad range of previous programming experience (including none). It includes lots of practical exercises, which is vital, and is written in a clear and engaging style.' Charles Collin, University of Ottawa 'Mansolf commendably introduces programming through MATLAB to undergraduate behavioral science students from diverse backgrounds. The accessible two-part treatment covers various programming features including problem-based learning through progressively engaging exercises, culminating in a gentle introduction to Psychtoolbox. In my opinion, Mansolf's overarching approach is well suited to the intended audience.' Shukla Pancham, Imperial College London 'In this very useful book, Professor Mansolf explains a wide range of MATLAB applications: from basic syntax to data structures; from graphing to computational modeling. A recommended text for anyone in the psychological sciences who wants to build a strong foundation in programming.' Alicia Izquierdo, University of California