STUDYING ALONE VS. IN A GROUP

What produces better results, studying alone or in a group?

Hypothesis: Studying alone will produce better results because they can better focus on the material they need to study

PROCEDURE

• Gather 9 people
• Split into 3 groups of 3
• Give each group Study Materials A
• Set timer for 30 Minutes
• Observe how the groups work together

PROCEDURE CONT.

• Once time is up, collect materials
• Hand out Test A, collect when done
• Allow one hour break
• Once back, handout Study Materials B
• Repeat previous steps (Replace Test A w/ Test B)

RANGE OF GROUP TEST SCORES

RANGE OF SINGLE STUDY TEST SCORES

TEST RESULTS

Conclusion:
Studying alone shows to be more helpful and produce better results than studying with a group

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