Mousavi et Al Study

Question 1

Aim of the Mousavi et Al Study

Answer 1

To see the effect of mixing auditory and visual presentation modes on time to solve problems

Question 2

Method of the Mousavi et Al Study

Answer 2

Lab Experiment

Question 3

Independent Variable of the Mousavi et Al Study

Answer 3

• Auditory + Visual Group

- Visual + Visual Group

Question 4

Dependent Variable of the Mousavi et Al Study

Answer 4

Time to solve problems

Question 5

Procedure of the Mousavi et Al Study

Answer 5

• Day before, students were told they were taking a geometry test
• Were given the test and tested in two groups (visual + visual, visual + auditory)
• Test was timed

Question 6

Results of the Mousavi et Al Study

Answer 6

• Auditory + Visual group took less time to solve problems than Visual + Visual
• Consistent with hypothesis
• Dual sensory modes reduce cognitive processing load by expanding working memory capacity.
• A mixed Auditory + Visual mode was more effective than a single mode.