Objective:
My objective is to determine whether or not different types of
music affect the memory of females in grade 8 and what type of
music is better for enhaning their memory.
Hypothesis: My hypothesis is that the majority of the subjects will do better with the classical music by Mozart because of all the research proving how effective classical music (especially Mozart) is on the memory.
Materials:
- 3 trays
- 15 objects on each tray (45)
- CD player
- 2 CDs (Classical and Rap)
- Pencils
- Paper
- Chart for recording
- Table
Variable(s):
Independent:
- The music
Dependant:
-How well the subjects remember the objects
Control:
- The volume the music is played at
- The songs that are played
- The objects on the trays
- The placing of the objects on the trays
- The amount of time the music is played for
Procedure:
1. Seat the subjects at the table.
2. Turn on the type of music or have the subject sit in silence if you are on test with no music.
3. Place the tray in front of the subjects with the music still playing.
4. Have the subjects look at the tray for 1 minute and try to remember as many pbjects on the tray as they can.
5. Take the tray away and turn off the music.
6. Have the subjects write down as many objects as they can remember.
7. Repeat this process with all the subjects and with every type of music. (Rap, Classical and no music)
