FPS Games and Reaction Time Study

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What is the purpose of the lab testing shooting form?

To analyze video game graphics

To improve shooting technique (correct)

To evaluate video game violence

To measure emotional responses

What type of video games are predominantly discussed in the content?

First person shooter games (correct)

Strategy games

Role-playing games

Puzzle games

Which skill is being considered as potentially improved through playing video games?

Mathematical skills

Reaction time (correct)

Critical thinking

Memory retention

What limitation is noted regarding studies on reaction time?

They often disregard non-gamer reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the findings from the study referenced in the content?

Gamers had faster reaction times only in specific tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested variable to change in the shooting experiment?

The player's stance Signup and view all the answers

What does the content imply about the role of the experiment conductor?

Their personal experience may bias results. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered a gap in knowledge according to the content?

The direct measurement of reaction time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothesis of the study?

Gamers have a better reaction time than non-gamers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the independent variable in the experiment?

The group classification between gamers and non-gamers. Signup and view all the answers

What task was used to measure reaction times?

A clicking task on a website called CPTEST. Signup and view all the answers

What was the average reaction time recorded for gamers?

241.8 ms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of the experiment?

Participants varied in age and gender, which may affect outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

What reaction time was recorded for non-gamers?

283.6 ms Signup and view all the answers

How were the times for each group processed?

By adding all times together and dividing by the number of participants. Signup and view all the answers

What was the total reaction time sum for gamers?

1209 ms Signup and view all the answers

What aspect was highlighted to have minimal impact on results?

The age difference between gamers and non-gamers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference in average reaction time between the two groups?

The difference was 41.8 ms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Shooting Form Lab Experiment

Study Goal: Evaluate if playing first-person shooter (FPS) video games improves reaction time.
Experiment Design:
- Recruit 10 participants: 5 gamers, 5 non-gamers (PC gaming focused).
- Participants must be informed and willing to complete the study.
- Use online reaction time test (CPTEST) to measure response times to color change (red to green).
- Record reaction time (milliseconds, ms) for each participant.
- Calculate average reaction time separately for gamers and non-gamers.
Variables:
- Independent Variable: Gamer status (gamer/non-gamer)
- Dependent Variable: Reaction time (ms)
Hypotheses: Players of FPS games will have faster average reaction times than non-players.
Data Collection:
Gamer Reaction Times (ms): 256, 351, 238, 178, 186.
Average Gamer Reaction Time: 241.8 ms
Non-Gamer Reaction Times (ms): 263, 270, 265, 309, 311.
Average Non-Gamer Reaction Time: 283.6 ms
Results: Gamers had a faster average reaction time than non-gamers (41.8 ms difference)
Limitations:
- Varied age range between groups.
- Gender makeup not considered (impacts results).
- Type of FPS games not specified.
- Sampling group size is limited (impact results).
- Individual variability in daily reaction time.

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This quiz evaluates a lab experiment investigating the impact of first-person shooter (FPS) video games on reaction times. Participants include both gamers and non-gamers, measuring their response times to color changes. The goal is to analyze whether FPS players exhibit faster reaction times compared to non-players.