Data

Data Collection Methodology

The independent variable in this study is the varying Nystagmus and distance.
The dependent variable in this study is the corresponding speed that changes when factors like the distance are increased.
The control variable in this study is the program’s default eye chart.
The negative control in this study is the data obtained when the speed is zero.

2022-23:

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Analysis:

In my own program trial, I set the program to move horizontally, since that is the type of Nystagmus I have. I saw that the higher the speed, the faster I was able to look at the computer screen and read the eye chart (the image) more clearly. While the speed increases, the distance does increase but as the screen becomes farther away it increases in smaller distances, therefore becoming harder to see. But since this happens with or without the program, the oscillation itself helps see more clearly, no matter the distance.

Last year’s data, which consisted of trials from just me and my sister, I was able to prove both of my hypotheses as we were able to both see clearer and had to increase speed when we looked at the display from further distances. Compared to the distance of twelve inches at an oscillation speed of 5 pixels/sec to 15 inches and 10 pixels/sec, as proved by the data, as the distance increased, the speed which, in our eyes, was stable, increased as well.

2023-24:

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Analysis:

This year, I sent a form around the world to collect more data from diverse people who also have nystagmus. In doing so, I was not only able to get more data, but also had people with both vertical and horizontal nystagmus use my program and give feedback.

Even with more data, like last year, as the distance increases, the speed must increase as well to compensate and be able to see clearer. While the data highlights normal eyesight behavior, where an increase in distance causes less overall, individuals who have used the program, correspondingly increasing the speed, were able to feel effected much less than if there was no speed at all.

The data also shows a unique trend, compared to a corresponding increase of speed and distance, when the distance increased after around thirty inches, the speed remained the same.

With the results of me, my sister, and the data of people around the world, I was able to not only support my hypotheses but was also able to show how the effects of the variations of Nystagmus can be treated using my program through the data.

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