The proposed experiment would involve participants randomly assigned to a control group or a group consuming caffeine. The task required of each group would be a standardized cognitive test that measures reaction time, focus, and accuracy. Participants would also be asked to rate their alertness before and after completing the task. The results of the experiment would then be compared to measure the effect of caffeine on cognitive performance.
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Design an experiment to investigate the effects of caffeine on cognitive performance.

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The proposed experiment would involve participants randomly assigned to a control group or a group consuming caffeine. The task required of each group would be a standardized cognitive test that measures reaction time, focus, and accuracy. Participants would also be asked to rate their alertness before and after completing the task. The results of the experiment would then be compared to measure the effect of caffeine on cognitive performance.
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**Experiment Title:** Investigating the Effects of Caffeine on Cognitive Performance

**Objective:** To determine the effects of caffeine on cognitive performance, specifically attention, memory, and reaction time, in healthy adults.

**Hypothesis:** We hypothesize that caffeine will improve cognitive performance, particularly attention and memory, while also increasing reaction time in individuals consuming caffeine.

**Materials:**

* 10 healthy adults (ages 18-35) with normal sleep patterns and no medical conditions
* Caffeine tablets (100mg each) and a placebo tablet
* Measuring tape
* Stopwatch
* Attention and memory tasks (e.g., n-back task, mental math)
* Reaction time task (e.g., reaction time test)
* Survey questionnaires to assess mood and energy levels

**Procedure:**

1. **Preparation:**
	* Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire to assess their current caffeine consumption and energy levels.
	* Participants will be given the choice to take either the 100mg caffeine tablet or the placebo tablet.
2. **Experimental Design:**
	* Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
		+ Caffeine Group (n=5): Participants will take the 100mg caffeine tablet.
		+ Placebo Group (n=5): Participants will take the placebo tablet.
3. **Cognitive Performance Tasks:**
	* **Attention and Memory Tasks:**
		+ N-back task (e.g., mental math): Participants will be asked to identify when a digit appears n times before it appears n+1 times.
		+ Mental math: Participants will complete a simple math problem (e.g., 2 x 3 =?).
	* **Reaction Time Task:**
		+ Reaction time test: Participants will complete a simple reaction time test (e.g., pressing a button as soon as a stimulus appears).
4. **Data Collection:**
	* Participants will complete all cognitive performance tasks in a quiet, distraction-free environment.
	* Data will be collected using a stopwatch to record reaction times.
5. **Post-Experiment:**
	* Participants will complete a survey to assess their mood and energy levels.
	* Participants will also complete a questionnaires to assess their overall well-being and cognitive performance.

**Data Analysis:**

* Compare the reaction times between the Caffeine Group and the Placebo Group.
* Compare the scores on the attention and memory tasks between the two groups.
* Compare the scores on the mental math task between the two groups.
* Use statistical analysis (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA) to determine the effects of caffeine on cognitive performance.

**Ethics:**

* Informed consent: Participants will be informed about the purpose and potential risks of the experiment.
* Data protection: Data will be collected and stored in a secure manner, and participants' identities will be kept confidential.

**Timeline:**

* Preparing the materials and setting up the experimental design: 2 weeks
* Conducting the experiment: 2-3 days
* Data analysis and results: 4-6 weeks

This experiment aims to investigate the effects of caffeine on cognitive performance in healthy adults. The results will contribute to our understanding of how caffeine affects attention, memory, and reaction time, and will provide valuable insights for individuals looking to improve their cognitive function.