UI Conformity Experiment

Purpose

This experiment tests whether an "AI Recommended" label influences users' UI design preferences. Participants view 6 pairs of interface mockups and select their preferred option. Half see neutral labels (control); half see one option per pair marked with a "★ AI Recommended" badge (treatment).

Folder Structure

/code           — Experiment HTML, redirector, CSS
/docs           — README, RUNBOOK, METHODS, CONSENT, DEBRIEF, IRB checklist

Quickstart

1. Open docs/RUNBOOK.md and follow Step 1
2. Open http://localhost:8000/code/index.html?condition=control (Control)
3. Open http://localhost:8000/code/index.html?condition=ai (Treatment)
4. Data is silently transmitted to Firebase Firestore upon completion of the in-app debriefing screen.

Key Files

File	Purpose
code/index.html	Unified experiment page (loads via URL params)
code/experiment.js	Logic for randomization, trials, and Firebase sync

Requirements

• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
• Optional: local HTTP server (python -m http.server 8000)

Contact

Muhammad Hasham hashamnasir86@gmail.com

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