Look at your own data. For each cue answer the following questions:
What is the range (difference between the largest and smallest values) of the data for your ten trials?
Do you have confidence that the mean (average value) represents your typical reaction time? Explain.
Compare your data with your partner's. What similarities and differences to you see?
Look at the bar charts for you and your partner. Write a paragraph to explain your ideas about how the type of cue affects reaction time. Make sure to use your data to support your ideas.
Are there any other variables that affected your experimental results? Explain.
Look at you own data for each type of music. What variables might explain any differences? What variables might explain any differences.
Compare your data with your partners. Write a paragraph explaining any similarities and differences you see.
Compare the data for each type of music. Write a paragraph and explain your ideas about how the type of music affects reaction time.
Was there a difference in reaction times based on surrounding conditions? Think of occupations that demand alertness on the job (e.g., pilots, truck drivers, astronauts, etc.). What other types of stresses may affect reaction times?
