Is there any research out there showing whether or not alternating the row colors for a table increases/impedes the time it takes to parse information?  An example can be found at the following location:

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I generally find it easy to associate the input fields with the row names as long as the table is formatted correctly.  So, I am not sure if alternating the colors actually adds to the user experience, but I guess I can see why this is stylistically appealing.  Thoughts and opinions are welcome.  


  [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/1xs9M.jpg