Problem Question:

   Would ambient noise be a stress reliever?

 

Hypothesis:

   If a user listens to ambient noise it will successfully be able to reduce physical signs of stress.

 

Materials:

   Heart rate/ oxygen level monitor, headphones, blood pressure pump

 

Independent Variable:

 

Dependent Variable:

 

Constants (3 minimum):

   The amount of time you listen for, the same amount of time you are measuring the heart rate and blood pressure  

 

Control:

   Resting heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level

 

Procedure:

1. Gather baseline blood pressure and heart rate from each student

2. Give stress test for 5 minutes http://www.notdoppler.com/thefrustrationgame2.php )

3. Take blood pressure and heart rate

4. Record data to see the difference from before the stress test

5. Play relaxing noise for a set time (https://youtu.be/IvjMgVS6kng)

6. Take blood pressure and heart rate

7. Compare to two previous recordings of blood pressure and heart rate

 

Observations: 

Quantitative: 4/9 reduced BPM 8/9 reduced Blood Pressure

Qualitative: 

 

Conclusion (RACE format):

 

The practice generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity. (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/13/coloring-for-stress_n_5975832.html)

As seen in Data Table 2:4 Change in blood pressure and heart rate after noise, the 4/9 of the students saw reduction in beats per minute and 8/9 of the students’ blood pressure curtailed. “Noise can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body…  quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Noise is effective for relaxation and stress management.”

 

 

 

Results (Data table, Graph):