Some research suggests that interacting with indoor plants can help employees feel less stressed at work. To investigate this further, an occupational psychologist wants to conduct an experiment to study the effect of caring for a small desk plant on office workers in one large corporate office called 'Apex Tower' which has a total of 180 men and women aged between 22 and 55.
Explain how you would use the experimental method to conduct this research. Justify your decisions as part of your explanation.
In your answer, the required features that you must refer to are:
You should use your own experience of practical activities to inform your response.