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Comparing Response Time

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Comparing Response Time | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Do you ever wonder how quickly you can react to something? In this experiment, we'll find out how quickly boys and girls can catch a ruler when it's dropped. We'll measure how far the ruler falls before it's caught and compare the results.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that boys have a shorter response time than girls.

Method & Materials

You will need 20 boys and 20 girls aged 15. You will also need a ruler and writing materials. The experiment involves having the participants position their thumb and index finger in a horizontal "V" shape. The tester will then drop the ruler and the participant will catch it. The distance the ruler falls before it is caught is recorded. This is repeated 5 times for each participant.
You will need 20 boys and 20 girls aged 15, a ruler, and writing materials.

Results

The results showed that the boys responded more quickly than the girls, confirming the hypothesis.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it tests the hand-eye coordination of participants and provides insight into how quickly people can respond to external stimuli.

Also Consider

Variations to consider include engaging participants who are more senior and having the participants use their non-dominant hand.

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