Assignment 3: the mozart effect **due tuesday sept 1rst, 2015; 3:30pm

Assignment 3: The Mozart Effect

**Pay CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS** ORIGINAL WORK ONLY**

In this assignment, you will read an article about the Mozart effect and identify various parts of the research process. This exercise will help you learn how to read a research article and to understand the research process.

********Read the following article:

In your article summary, respond to the following questions:

  • State the research hypothesis in your own words. Identify the independent and dependent variables.
  • What were some variables the researchers controlled in their study? Why was this necessary?
  • What evidence do the researchers offer as a test of their hypothesis? Is this evidence empirical (observable)? Is it valid?
  • What explanation do the researchers offer for their findings? Does the evidence justify this explanation?

Read the following article:

Jenkins, J.S. (2001). The Mozart effect. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 94, 170-172.

Based on your readings, respond to the following:

  • Do you think there is any merit in the study (Rauscher, Shaw, & Ky, 1993)? Give three reasons for your position.
  • Does the study take individual differences in spatial ability into account? Explain your answer.
  • What are two ways in which the experiment could be modified to make the results more generalizable?

Write a 5–6-page paper in Word format 12 FONT TIMES NEW ROMAN.  Apply APA standards to citation of sources. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA SOURCES MUST BE ABLE TO BE LOOKED UP BY MY INSTRUCTOR**USE CORRECT APA FORMAT WHEN CITING IN TEXT*** FOLLOW THE RUBIC BELOW TO MAKE SURE ALL POINTS HAVE BEEN COVERED!!!!!

 

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Accurately identified and described the research hypothesis and variables studied in the research article. Identified any control variables, and explained the necessity of controlling them.

12

Evaluated validity of the evidence presented as a test of the hypothesis in the research article.

12

Evaluated interpretation of results in the research article.

12

Critically assessed the merit of the research study providing at least three reasons.

12

Evaluated whether the test took into account individual differences in spatial ability giving reasons.

12

Suggested at least two ways to modify the experiment to make the results more generalizable.

20

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

20

Total:

100

 

 

 







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