Explicit Memory Recall Research Poster

Overview

In Honors PLTW Biomedical Innovations, I conducted a research study titled Modality-Dependent Variations in Encoding and Recall: A Comparative Analysis of Visual and Auditory Stimuli, which examined how different sensory modalities affect short-term memory recall. Working in a team, I helped design a controlled experiment in which participants memorized household items presented either visually or auditorily across two trials. We collected and analyzed recall data using paired t-tests to determine statistical significance. Our results showed that visual stimuli led to significantly higher recall than auditory stimuli, supporting dual coding theory and allowing us to reject the null hypothesis Modality-Dependent Variations i… . Through this project, I developed skills in experimental design, data analysis, statistical reasoning, and technical scientific writing. I also strengthened my ability to collaborate effectively, troubleshoot experimental limitations, and communicate research findings clearly through a formal poster presentation.