Caffeine'S Effect On Long Term Memory
School Name
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Written Paper Award
4th Place
Abstract
This study’s purpose was to determine if Caffeine has any effect on long term memory. The materials used were 35 different pictures, human consent forms, and pre-survey forms. The study was done through showing each test subject 20 pictures and then adding 15 new and similar photos to the group after two hours and testing to see how many photos the test subjects answered correctly as new similar or old. The two groups of people consisted of 20 non caffeine drinkers, and 20 caffeine drinkers. The results of my study show that there was not a significant enough difference between the data of the two groups to prove that it was because of the caffeine. In conclusion, The results supported my null hypothesis that, if someone drinks at least 2 cups of coffee/caffeinated beverages, then they will not answer photos more accurately than those who do not drink caffeine.
Recommended Citation
Brewer, Philip, "Caffeine'S Effect On Long Term Memory" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 225.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/225
Location
Owens G02
Start Date
4-16-2016 9:15 AM
Caffeine'S Effect On Long Term Memory
Owens G02
This study’s purpose was to determine if Caffeine has any effect on long term memory. The materials used were 35 different pictures, human consent forms, and pre-survey forms. The study was done through showing each test subject 20 pictures and then adding 15 new and similar photos to the group after two hours and testing to see how many photos the test subjects answered correctly as new similar or old. The two groups of people consisted of 20 non caffeine drinkers, and 20 caffeine drinkers. The results of my study show that there was not a significant enough difference between the data of the two groups to prove that it was because of the caffeine. In conclusion, The results supported my null hypothesis that, if someone drinks at least 2 cups of coffee/caffeinated beverages, then they will not answer photos more accurately than those who do not drink caffeine.
