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staircase method
staircase method In this context, a staircase method is a way of adjusting a perceptual task so objective accuracy is kept stable while other changes, such as perceptual thresholds or learning-related improvements, are measured.
In this context, a staircase method is a way of adjusting a perceptual task so objective accuracy is kept stable while other changes, such as perceptual thresholds or learning-related improvements, are measured. It is used to reduce the confounding effect of accuracy when studying metacognition or perceptual learning.