Measurement options
A lightweight version can pair a short task with workload items. The task provides behavior data and the questionnaire provides perceived effort.
- Task condition
- Accuracy
- Reaction time
- Workload item
Cognitive load test design for browser experiments
Cognitive load pages can connect self-report, timing, and task performance when data fields and conditions stay easy to inspect.
Export fields
The builder should mark every row with condition, phase, trial id, response, correctness, and workload score.
- condition
- phase
- trial_id
- rt
- workload_score
Quality checks
Audit checks should catch missing conditions, empty task screens, low trial count, and incomplete completion events.
FAQ
What does a cognitive load test measure?
Cognitive load tests estimate mental effort using task performance, self-report workload items, timing, or error patterns.
Can cognitive load be measured in a browser?
Yes for lightweight research and product testing, with clear limits on device timing and participant context.
Which fields are useful?
Export condition, task id, response, accuracy, reaction time, workload item responses, and completion status.