Analyzing the Impact of Glucose on Students' Listening Span

Research presented by Dr. Christine Malone explores how drinking glucose can enhance listening span in students who miss breakfast. The study investigates if the experiment qualifies as a true experiment by analyzing key features like manipulation, measurement, comparison, and control. Internal validity is assessed based on how well the study rules out other potential causes and attributes differences in behavior to the manipulation of the independent variable. The interpretation of results, glucose levels, and threats to internal validity are discussed, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding against biases. The application of the study suggests a potential link between a good breakfast and improved course performance among peers.

• Glucose impact
• Student performance
• Listening span
• Internal validity
• Breakfast benefits

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1. Drinking glucose improves listening span in students who miss breakfast Morris & Sarll Presented by Dr. Christine Malone

2. Classifying the Design Classifying the Design Does this study qualify as a true experiment Yes or No? Think : What are the features of a true experiment?

3. Features of an Experiment Features of an Experiment The experimenter manipulates at least one IV. A DV is used to measure the effects of the IV. 4 characteristics of true experiments: 1 MANIPULATION 2 MEASUREMENT 3 COMPARISON 4 CONTROL Let s take one minute to summarize the study, being sure to include each of the above characteristics.

4. Interpreting the Results Interpreting the Results 1) How would you rate the internal validity of this experiment? Explain.

5. Internal Validity Internal Validity Extent to which other causes are ruled out extent to which the difference in behavior can unambiguously be attributed to the manipulation A researcher's ultimate goal: This is what happened, and this is what it means. Any factor that raises doubts about the research results or about the interpretation of the results is a THREAT TO VALIDITY.

6. Interpreting the Results (cont.) Glucose levels 4.60 4.68 4.60 4.62 2) What can we conclude from the results? 3) Describe some threats to internal validity in this experiment.

7. Safeguarding Internal Validity Manipulation Check--A measure to see whether the independent variable has the intended effect on the participant. Two ways to check the manipulation: (1) An explicit measure of the IV **Relevant here** 2) Ask specific questions about the manipulation after the experiment

8. Application Based upon this study, what would your answer be to peers wondering about the impact of a good breakfast on their course performance?

9. An update Morris, N. (2008). Elevating blood glucose level increases the retention of information from a public safety video. Biological Psychology, 78, 188-190. doi:10.1016/j.biopsycho.2008.02.008

10. Percent memory recall by blood glucose level

11. What type of design is employed? ANOVA results for blood glucose levels ANOVA results for memory recall

12. Back to Based upon this study, what would your answer be to peers wondering about the impact of a good breakfast on their course performance?