Mozart

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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 4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.