In the beginning of this experiment, I
hypothesized that Classical music would lower the
heart rate and blood pressure by releasing greater
amounts of Serotonin into the bloodstream. I also
hypothesized that Rap, or any high-temped music,
raises norepinephrine levels.
My studies have shown that this is true, but
not in every case. 50% of my subjects’ blood
pressure rose while listening to rap, but the
other half did not, instead staying neutral e or
even lowering. 75% of the subjects’ blood pressure
decreased with Classical music, but the effects
were not as drastic. 50% of the subjects enjoyed
rap, which is probably the cause of the lowered
blood pressure. 50% enjoyed classical music, or
knew the song, which is why their blood pressure
lowered. The heart rates of all the subjects made
no pattern during this experiment, except after
the classical music was played. In conclusion to
my experiment, I realized that whichever genre of
music you enjoy lowers the blood pressure, not due
to the rhythm.
Can you relate to my conclusion? Do you think it
is accurate? Thank you so much! |
Answer 1:
Many studies have been done about how music
affects blood pressure and heart rate. What your
conclusion states is pretty accurate and
relatable; whether your blood pressure lowers or
raises can significantly be based on if you simply
enjoy the music or not. Usually people think that
classical music is slow and will soothe someone
and rap is fast paced and will excite people. This
is partially true because if you make someone who
listens to classical music all time listen to rap,
you would probably see a drastic increase in heart
rate or bp. If you make someone listen to rap who
listens to it all the time, the increase will not
be as drastic or may be nonexistent. Yes,
classical music soothes and rap can excite, but
that doesn't have to happen to every person.
As far as your experiment goes, it is really
important for a science experiment like this you
state in your conclusion whether your hypothesis
was accurate or not. Also, your results may vary
depending on who you chose as your participants.
It is important to have a good, random sample of
participants with different age ranges and music
choices. Your results will be more significant if
you have more people to experiment on and if you
keep the music you're going to play a complete
secret to them, so you really know what happens to
their blood pressure and heart rate as soon as
that particular music is played. One method you
can try is to make a 5 minute recording with your
four genres of music in a random order so the
participant won't know what he or she is expecting
and you will be able to see the drastic changes in
their blood pressure and heart beat. You can also
research some other studies like yours and compare
your results to see how they are similar or
different to other scientists' results (don't
change your results!). Good luck on the rest of
your experiment!
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