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Southern New Hampshire University
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COM-ELE | Conflict Resolution
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2020
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Reaction Time Assignment 1) [5 points] What was the hypothesis we discussed as a class regarding reaction times to the three various types of stimuli? 2) [5 points] What was your hypothesis regarding reaction time between the dominant vs. non-dominant hand? Why? The dependent variable is the meter stick distance. 3) [6 points] For this experiment, what was/were the independent variable(s)? An independent variable would be visual, auditory, and visual components of the lab. Or even which hand is dominant and what’s their non- dominant 4) [6 points] For this experiment, what was/were the dependent variable(s)? The meter stick and starting at 30 cm each time. 5) [8 points] Using the Class Data, calculate the average reaction time for each stimulus type and report it in the table below (please report to 2 decimal places, i.e., “0.45”). Dominant Hand: Avg. Reaction Time (sec) Visual Auditory Tactile 0.18 0.23 0.188 Non-Dominant Hand: Avg. Reaction Time (sec) Visual Auditory Tactile 0.186 0.213 0.172 6) [10 points] Given these data, was our hypothesis regarding reaction time to the various types of stimuli supported? Explain. 7) [10 points] Given these data, was your hypothesis regarding reaction time between the dominant vs. non-dominant hand supported? Explain. 8) [10 points] Describe 3 ways (that were not discussed as a class) in which this experiment could have been improved (methodologically), as compared to the protocol written on the lab handout. Be sure to include why these improvements are important. Three ways this could have been improved is by making sure that every time the meter stick was being dropped it would be at a certain time before one dropped it. Then, maybe making sure that after it’s been released from one’s hand to make sure the hand is not slipping so we can get an accurate number. Lastly, the placement of were hand for the testing because it could be different versus everyone else’s.