... experiment will allow as many of the possible extraneous variables that may affect the DV to be controlled. If these variables are controlled it is more likely that any change in the DV is a result of the IV rather than other confounding variables. Variables to be Controlled: * the room in which the experiment is to take place * time of day * lighting * list size (number of colour words) * font size/colours/background/row column size (all to be standardised to prevent confounding variables) * no other persons in the room to be present * English as first language * reading glasses to be worn * background noise Sample A sample of sufficient size to be representative of the population must be chosen, this will be twelve people. This number should yield enough data to allow comparisons/calculations to be made. An opportunity sample will be taken. Criteria for participation will be: * Willingness to participate after briefing * Adults age 16+ * Either gender * ...

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