Directions: Think Of A Research Topic Or Specific Research Q

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Think of a research topic or specific research question that interests you. Once you have your research question, describe the independent and dependent variables, state your hypothesis, and consider how you would analyze the data once collected. Provide at least four credible sources related to your topic. Do not ask about page numbers. The length of the essay is flexible as long as it includes the required information. Remember, you are imagining that data has been collected, and focus on how you would analyze it.

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Introduction

My specific research question investigates whether different types of background music influence students' concentration levels during study sessions. The question aims to determine if listening to classical, pop, or no music affects concentration. This experiment seeks to provide evidence on how auditory stimuli can impact cognitive focus, which has implications for study environments and productivity enhancement.

The independent variable (IV) in this study is the type of background music, which has three levels: classical music, pop music, and silence (no music). This variable is manipulated by assigning students to one of the three listening conditions during a study task. The dependent variable (DV) is concentration level, which will be measured using a standardized concentration test score and self-reported focus ratings on a Likert scale. The scores on the concentration test will be recorded in percentage accuracy, and focus ratings will range from 1 (not focused at all) to 10 (completely focused).

The hypothesis predicts that the type of background music will significantly influence students’ concentration. Specifically, it is hypothesized that students listening to classical music will outperform those listening to pop music and those in silence in terms of test scores and focus ratings. Formally, the null hypothesis states that there will be no difference in concentration levels across the three music conditions, whereas the alternative hypothesis suggests that classical music will lead to higher concentration levels.

References

  • Chanda, M. L., & Levitin, D. J. (2013). The neurochemistry of music. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 17(4), 179-193.
  • Hallam, S., Price, J., & Katsarou, G. (2002). The effects of background music on primary school pupils' task performance. Educational Studies, 28(2), 111-122.
  • Kämpfe, J., Sedlmeier, P., & Renkewitz, F. (2010). The impact of background music on adult listeners: A meta-analysis. Psychology of Music, 38(4), 459-481.
  • Schellenberg, E. G. (2005). Music and cognitive abilities. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(6), 317-320.
  • Thompson, W. F., Schellenberg, E. G., & Husain, G. (2001). Arousal, mood, and the Mozart effect. Psychological Science, 12(3), 248-251.

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