Does Music affect brain development in a positive way?

By: James LeBouef

Create a test as an experiment

• I created a test for two groups to take; One would take the test with music, the other without.

• I chose this option because I like the idea of comparing test groups and experimenting

Steps

• Find Mentor

• Discuss ideas with mentor

• Contact Organizations about IQ or Brain tests.

• Create a test based on logic

Steps

• Find participants to take the test

• Plan a date to give the test

• Give out test to participants

• Grade and type up data

The Test

• This test used definitely challenged all of my participants

• All participants did very well even though the test dealt with tough logic questions

Example Question

• My participants had to answer questions that were similar to this

-Sally likes 225 but not 224; she likes 900 but not 800; she likes 144 but not 145. Which does she like - 1600 or 1700?

A.1600

B. 1700

What I learned

• I learned much about time management and patience

• After my product was complete, I analyzed the data and determined that the group with music did better by an average of .875 points better or 3.35% better

My Mentor

• My mentor is Alan Martin

• He helped me brainstorm

and plan my product

Issues

• I had many issues to overcome, mostly with aligning the schedules of my participants.

• My other big issue was how late it took for me to set up and give out the test.

• Finding a mentor

Successes

• Having my data line up with my research

• Being able to schedule a test date that was in sync with everyone

• Being able to find and create a test without having to pay for everyone to take an IQ test

Self-Reflection

• I definitely figured out how lazy I could be with putting off my product

• I learned that I always have to be patient whenever it comes to others

• If I could change anything, it would be the date I acquired my mentor

Thank you!

Are there any questions?