The effects that learning in a busy environment has on memory
Memory and Concentration: The effects that learning in a busy environment has on memory. Contents: Page 1 = Cover Page Page 2 = Abstract Page 3 = Background Page 4 = Hypothesis Page 5 = Methodology; * Design * Sample * Procedure * Data Page 6 = Results Page 9 = Discussion Page 10 = References Page 11 = Appendices Abstract: I will carry out an experiment on 20 participants. The aim of my study was to see if the level of noise in an environment can effect a person's memory and their ability to store and recall words. It was predicted that there will be a relationship between the number of words remembered and the level of noise in the environment. Design Outline: Independent Measure - I used 2 groups of participants in each experimental condition. The 2 groups of participants in my chosen experimental design were split up in 2 separate rooms. The participants were then given a sheet of paper with 34 words on to study that they then had to recall. Sample: Opportunity Sample - I used 20 participants that consisted of both family and friends as they were available and willing to take part in the experiment. The chosen sample was from both London and Manchester aged 16-47. Results: The results of my study showed that: as the calculated value of U is higher than the critical value, the hypothesis can be rejected and the null hypothesis has to be accepted.