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Planning and conducting research

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Question 1

You have been asked to design a study to investigate the difference in short-term memory recall when individuals are listening to high-tempo instrumental music compared to when they are in silence.

Explain how you would carry out an experiment to investigate whether there is a difference or not. Justify your decisions as part of your explanation.

You must refer to:

  • field or laboratory experiments
  • the experimental design you would use
  • at least one control you would use.

You should use your own experience of conducting research to inform your response.

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Planning and conducting research Questions

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