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THE STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF LISTENING TO MUSIC ON THE TYPING TIME OF SIXTH GRADERS Miriam W 2011-2012 ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine if music had an effect on the ability to type and if so, which type of music had the most effect. In order to do this experiment, volunteers took a typing test while listening to different genres of music. The time it took the volunteer to type and the errors made while taking the test were recorded. Each typing test was repeated three times. The average typing time was the dependent variable and the different genres of music were the independent variable. Five follow up experiments also were done. There were two hypotheses. The first hypothesis was that music would increase typing time. The second hypothesis was that pop music would be associated with the longest typing time. The major finding of the study was that although music affects typing time, this effect of music depends on the genre of music. This result confirms that the first hypothesis was partially correct. The second finding was that listening to pop music was associated with the longest typing time. This result confirms the second hypothesis. These results are best explained by the effect of music on concentration.

CONCLUSION The major finding of the study was that although music affects typing time, this effect depends on the genre of music. This result confirms that the first hypothesis was partially correct. The second finding is that listening to pop music is associated with the longest typing time. This result confirms the second hypothesis. These results are best explained by the effect of music on concentration. The songs that decrease concentration increase typing time. Another major finding from the study is that other characteristics of music also affect typing time. These other characteristics include whether or not earphones are used, the volume of the music, whether the music contains words or not, whether the person is listening to music or natural sounds, and whether someone is listening to music or a repetitive sound. These results are important to the world because the world is becoming more technologically advanced and kids have more access to portable devices that can play music. Therefore, this study helps people to understand how listening to music through these devices can affect performance. The experiment could be extended by testing whether the effect of listening to music while typing is different for girls versus boys, or even upper school students versus lower school students. The experiment could be improved by studying more test subjec

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