REQUIRED PRACTICAL - Reaction Time Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first step?
A
Person A should hold the end of a ruler between the finger and thumb of person B
Without warning, person A should drop the ruler for person B to catch
2
Q
What is the second step?
A
The shorter the distance the ruler drops, the faster the reactions of person B
3
Q
What is the third step?
A
Charts that convert distance to reaction time are easily found on the internet.
4
Q
What is the fourth step?
A
Repeat this until you have three concordant results. Ignore anomalous results and calculate the mean
5
Q
What is the final step?
A
Drink a can of caffeinated drink and wait for a short period for it to be absorbed into your bloodstream.
Repeat and compare your results
