Problem:
In the 3rd trial (non-patched eye, course 2), the Mythbusters (conveniently) found that it took Adam and Jamie had exactly the same time (5:30) to complete the course compared to the first trial (non-patched eye, course 1). If they had instead found that the 3rd trial took 7:30 minutes, what might explain that result? There are multiple potential answers here. Would using an eyepatch still improve someone's time to complete this "Pirate Test" if they already know the layout of the test? In other words, if someone had a chance to see the locations of the cannonballs, the fake pirates, etc. before the test, would they still do better with an adjusted eye compared to an unadjusted one? Try your hand at designing a study where we're investigating two IVs: Eye adjustment (patched vs. unpatched) Layout (known vs unknown) You will not lose points if you come up with an "imperfect" design, so just try your best! After answering these questions, read one of your classmates' postings, and comment by giving them feedback on their experimental design. Are they manipulating the IVs correctly, are they avoiding carryover effects, etc.? Need Assignment Help?