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In this experiment we will examine the effect aspartame has on memory. We will test this by giving our participants a set amount of sodas each day, then test their ability to recall names.In the first step we need to locate a group of people with average memory. We will conduct an IQ test that tests each participant’s memory. We will choose the participants that score closest to average so there will not be too much difference in each participant’s memory capabilities. It is important that the participants be within the average body weight as their doses of aspartame can be affected by weight. The test should use the same soda with all participants. We will use diet caffeine-free Pepsi in twelve ounce servings. It is also important that none of the participants use any other products containing aspartame. It
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Term
Spring
Professor
WANG
Tags
The Table, Intelligence quotient, Dose, Recall election

Unformatted text preview: is also important to make sure the participants consume similar caloric diets so that the dosage of aspartame is uniform. In the test we shall serve 5 participants 0 sodas per day, 5 participants 2 sodas per day, 5 participants 4 sodas per day, and 5 participants 6 sodas per day. We will give each participant a list of names to remember at the beginning of a daily meeting, then ask them to recall as many of the names that they can remember at the end of each meeting. You may use the table below in reference to the outcome of each meeting. In the table you may record the average amount of names recalled by each group, each day. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 0 sodas 2 sodas 4 sodas 6 sodas...
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