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Is heart-rate affected by music?
If you use headphones, make sure that the volume is at a comfortable level. Do not play the music too loudly - or where it will annoy others. Be considerate as well as safe!
PLAN
Who is going to take part?
What music will you play to them?
In what order?
What equipment will you need?
How long will each piece of music last?
How will you measure heart rate? This might require some practice beforehand.
I WILL NEED
A CD player or cassette player (or some way of playing music.)
Various types of music.
A way to measure heart rate.
Pencil & paper.
I MAY NEED
Watch or stopwatch.
FAIR TEST
Does everyone's heart beat at the same rate?
PREDICTION
Which types of music do you think will increase heart rate most?
Why do you think so?
PRACTICAL ACTIVITY
How much time will you allow between playing each type of music? It might be a good idea to measure each person's normal heart rate and allow everybody to return to that rate in between each piece of music.
COLLECT
DATA
If a lot of different people take part, make sure that you keep their results separated as it may make a difference to the way you analyse the results. It is probably best to design a simple grid.
ANALYSE
DATA
It will be helpful to order your data so that you can detect any patterns.
PRESENT
FINDINGS
It would be a good idea to include some (or all) of the music you used.
What is the best way to show your data and your findings?
EVALUATE
INVESTIGATION
If you have carried out this investigation, click the icon to send in your results to Brainboxx and we may publish your work on the website. It is best to e-mail the results of your investigation or you may need to send them by post. Make sure you get permission from a teacher, parent or other adult before you get in touch.
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