Final research paper 460

Study One:

Research question: Is resistance training has an effect on the strength of elbow flexors?

Independent variable: The independent variables are the basis for comparisons. The independent variable in this study is the length of the training program which is eight weeks.

Dependent variable: The dependent variables are the outcome measures. The dependent variable is the measurement of the strength of the elbow flexors measured in pounds.

Level of measurement: Device used for measurement which is a dynamometer.

Controlled variables: The variables controlled include: age (specified an age range), gender, facility where the study will take place, means of determining strength of elbow flexors, length of time of the training which is eight and weeks.

Study Two:

Research question: Which education program is effective in managing caffeine consumption in young adults?

Independent variable: The independent variable in this study is the education programs – which can be one of the three programs.

Dependent variable: The dependent variables are the outcome measures. The dependent variable is the changes the participants made in their coffee drinking habits measured as change or no change.

Level of measurement: Ratio.

Controlled variables: The variables controlled in the study include: age of participants, that is between 18 and 24, gender, the venue of the study, means of determining change in coffee consumption (drinking habits), and length of time of the study which is 6 months.