Say You Are a Researcher Interested in Studying the Effects

question 69

Essay

Say you are a researcher interested in studying the effects of drinking Gatorade or plain water on college student performance on a four-hour math test.Describe how you would conduct this experiment.What is the independent variable? The dependent variable? How would you decide who drinks Gatorade and who drinks water? Is deception appropriate here,and if so,what deception would you use and why?

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Definitions:

Air-surface Beds

Specialized medical beds that use air pressure to support and reduce pressure points for patients, preventing bed sores.

Water Mattresses

Mattresses filled with water, used to reduce pressure on the skin and help prevent bedsores, providing support and comfortable positioning for patients with limited mobility.

Dependent Edema

Swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues, often affecting the lower legs and feet due to gravity when sitting or standing.

Low-air-loss Mattress

A type of mattress designed to reduce pressure on the skin by using airflow, often used for patients at risk of bed sores.