Below is an example of Chapter 3. You must include all of the information and most importantly,
you must completely describe what you did so that another researcher can exactly duplicate your
research. What appears below is not a complete Methodology section. The example
highlights the format that you should use.

Chapter 3: Methodology

Independent Variables

The independent variable for this experiment is whether or not the subjects listened to music while memorizing the list of nonsense syllables.

Dependent Variables

The dependent variable for this experiment was the number of nonsense syllables the subjects are able to recall and write down on an answer sheet.

Extraneous Variables

There were several extraneous variables that we needed to consider and control. Volume of the music, outside noise, and type of music could all have an impact on this experiment........

Experimental Subjects

The experimental subjects were 54 randomly selected students from the Regis and Kathy School of Drama. The students ranged in age from 15 to 16, and all of them were from Decker county

Control Subjects

The control subjects were 54 randomly selected students from the Regis and Kathy School of Drama. The students ranged in age from 15 to 16, and all of them were from Decker county.

Methodology

Step 1: The randomly selected subjects were placed into two groups of 54. The experimental group was..........

Step 2

Materials, and Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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