Rye Grass Experiments.

The assignment

Students in PSY 230 (Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences) were required to run an experiment using Rye Grass seeds as subjects. They were told to design, conduct, analyze and publish their Rye Grass papers (on the Web, using APA format). Students were explicitly encouraged to treat the grass seeds as though they were people, and discouraged from conducting experiments on the effects of fertilizer or light. The assignment was worth 35 points (out of about 650 in the class).

The papers (in no particular order)

Hairspray Has A Negative Effect on Rye Grass by Stephanie Avetta
Orange juice has no apparent affect on ryegrass plant growth. by Jeff Beach
Natural Precipitation Enhances a Plant�s Ability to Grow by Richard Racine Bissell
Saline Solution Decreases Growth in Rye Grass Plants by Jennifer Borrasso
Vitamins Increase Growth of Ryegrass Seeds.by Paul Brostrom
HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS DO NOT HAVE NEGATIVE AFFECTS ON PHYSICAL GROWTH by Melissa Brown
Sugar Increases Growth Rate of Rye Grass by Kari D Clapsaddle
Sugar Babies Allen Fingado
Suger: Its effects on the growth of grass.. by Renee Francis
Does Coffee Perk You Up? by Angela Graham
TEA LEAVES FORTIFY RYEGRASS GROWTH by Rebecca James
Caffeine Increases Growth of Rye Grass by Mindy Kukich
THE EFFECTS OF BOTTLED WATER ON RYE GRASS by CHRISTY LAMPUS
Vitamin C increases the growth of rye grass by Leslie Latoche
Rye Grass Experiment. by Carol Minns
Vitamins Enhance the Height of Rye Grass. by Amanda Pecoraro
Does Communication Enhance Growth? by Heidi L. Shaffer
Cold Temperatures Stunt Growth of Ryegrass Seeds by Wayne Sharrow
Rye Grass Experiment by Kimberly A. Turowski
PORNOGRAPHY ENHANCES THE GROWTH OF RYEGRASS PLANTS by Carol Usoff
Do vegetables in your diet help you grow? by Michelle Zerby
The affects of Communication and Isolation on Rye Grass Seeds by Joielle Adair
Alien experiments of Miracle-Gro on the people of Guam by Jennifer Rebekah Alger
Cigarette Smoke Increases Plant Growth by Jena Banks
Rye Grass Paper by Becky Hetrick
Pineapple Orange Juice Affects the Growth of Rye Grass by Tommilynn Bucci
Vitamins Cause Rye Grass to Grow Higher and in More Quantity by Sharon I Conley
Biblical Exposure does not Increase Physical Development by Scott M Dittman
Affects of Scented Candles on Rye Grass by Heather Hetrick
Exposing ryegrass to cigarette smoke decreases their growth by Christi Hoover
Rye Grass Experiment by Lou Ann Miller
Rye Grass Experiment by Jennifer Moss
Milk does not reduce growth rate in rye grass by Leigh Ann Muth
The Effects that "Glade Air Freshener" has on Rye Grass by Don Peterson
Trumpet Playing Increases Rye Grass Growth by Jason Selker
Days of Our Lives increases the Growth of Rye Grass by Dara Zamboldi
Does Zinc Increase Growth in Rye Grass by Sandy Siegel
Repeated Verbal Abuse Inhibits Growth of Rye Grass by Jacqueline Sherman
Audio Comedy Routines Have No Effect on Growth of Rye Grass by Jon Hall
Talking Softly and Applauding Enhances Rye Grass Growth by Amanda McKinley
Distilled Water Does Effect the Growth of Rye Grass by Debra Amon
The Effect of Estrogens on Rye Grass Plants by Erika D. Alexander
Vitamin C Will Increase The Growth Of Rye Grass by Jessica Clark
Small Amounts of Alcohol Will Not Enhance Plants Growth by Nicole Butler
Affects of Incenses on Rye Grass by Marilyn S. Cousins
Conditioning Rye Grass Will Enhance Growth by Erin Buchenauer
Talking to Plants Makes Them Grow Taller by April Greenaway
Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth by Lindsay Folk
Does Advil Effect the Growth of Rye Grass Plants by Heather Harry
Multi-Vitamin Supplements Increase the Growth of Rye Grass by Staci Holquist
Sugar Increases The Growth Of Rye Grass by Emily Kile
Is Orange Juice As Healthy For Plants As It Is For People by Emily Loether
Sunny Delight and its Affect on Rye Grass by Jamie Koladish
2% Milk Aids in Rye Grass Growth by Nicole Kirkpatrick
Vitamin E Stimulates Growth in Rye Grass by Sonya Martin
Does Music Effect the Growth of Rye Grass by Christopher T. Davis
Music Does Not Increase Growth by Jeff Reitz
Coffee Inhibits Growth of Rye Grass by Sean Morgan
Does Grass Grow Higher With Motivational Speaking by Kiley Rae Persing
Playing Soothing Music Will Increase the Growth of Rye Grass Plants by Christina M. Hamme
Bananas Affect the Growth of a Plant by T. Darby Thompson
Vivarin Will Cause Plants to Stand Up by Janey Azeem
Mrs. Dash Table Blend Decreases Rye Grass Growth by Rachel Beck
A Loving Environment Stimulates Plant Growth by Joanne L. Burrell
Giving Praise Enhances Growth by Elizabeth E. Corbett
The Affects of Hair Spray and its Content on Rye Grass Seeds by Nicole DeFrank
Giving Attention to Plants Makes Them Grow Bigger by Jennifer Donmoyer
Rye Grass Exposed to Punk Will Grow at a Greater Rate by Steven Estock
The Great Grape Scavenger Does Not Enhance Rye Grass Growth by Renee Foster
Persuasion Does Not Increase Illness by Jamye Hartman
Sugar Water Increases The Growth Rate Of Rye Grass by Heather D. Hetrick
Tylenol Does Not Inhibit Rye Grass Growth by Diana Hilles
Alcohol Inhibits Growth in Plants by Sam Kepple
Talking to Rye Grass Enhances Its Height by Stacey Kostek
Salted Water Will Decrease the Growth of Rye Grass by Lamar S. Lovelace
Emotional Abuse Does Not Inhibit Physical Growth by Tammy Makin
Feeding Plants Fat Will Decrease Their Growth by Jennifer Martz
Glucose Deters Rye Grass Growth by John W. McNulty
Talking to Rye Grass Speeds Growth by Jason Neuhoff
Soft Music Effects the Growth of Rye Grass by Shenendoah Robyn Podolak
Beer Inhibits the Growth of Rye Grass by Brandy Potts
Music Helps Rye Grass Growth by Jason Sardi
Human Vitamins Decrease Growth Rates in Rye Grass Seeds by Jason W. Semovoski
Violence Has No Effect on the Growth of Rye Grass Seeds by Jonathan Williams
Classical Music Will Decrease the Growth Rate of Rye Grass by Mike Young
Screaming at Your Plant Has No Effect on Growth by Jason Zelinko
Vinegar Inhibits the Growth of Rye Grass by Jennifer Dougherty Bayuzik
Beer Will Stunt Your Growth by Veronica Klocko
Interaction Helps Us Grow by Rebecca Scott
Cutting Grass Does Not Lead to Increased Growth by John R. Anderson
The Music of Kenny G Does Not Increase the Growth of Rye Grass by Melissa A. Felix
Staggered Watering Increases Growth in Rye Grass Plants by Mary Greco
Beer Inhibits the Growth of Rye Grass by Stefanie Schreffler
7-UP Increases the Growth of Rye Grass Seeds by Melissa Chronister
Cigarette Smoke Decreases Rye Grass Experiment by Adailia R. Darby
Orange Juice has no Apparent Effect on Rye Grass Height by Leah DeVincentis
Beer Does Not Affect the Growth of Rye Grass by Flora Esh
Caustic Soda Inhibits Growth of Rye Grass by Ryan Eshbaugh
Rye Grass Grows Better With More Attention and Interaction With People by Eric J. Fringer
Alcohol Effects Growth Process of Subjects Negatively by Sara Johnston
Listening to Soundgarden Decreases the Growth and Development of the Rye Grass Plant by Christopher L. Miller
Constant Stimulation Inhibits Plant Growth by Amanda Olszewski
A Smoking Environment Will Decrease Rye Grass Growth by Jackie Repper
Loud, Heavy Music Does Not Inhibit Growth by Michael Snyder
Caffeine Will Not Stunt Growth by Caroline Suprano
Abuse is Detrimental to Growth by Amanda White
Aspirin Decrease the Growth of Rye Grass by Adriana Bagnulo
Music Does Not Positively Effect the Growth of Rye Grass by Dawn Elder
Rye Grass Grows Taller When Music is Played by Jaimie L. Geary
Watching "Barney" Does Not Increase the Growth of Rye Grass by Pamela L. Gust
Beer Increases Plant Growth by Amy L. Habovick
Boost Nutritional Energy Drink Increases Growth of Rye Grass Seeds by Stacy McClure
Restricted Environment Affects Development by James S. McLaughlin
The Effects of Cigar Tobacco on Rye Grass by David A. Meszaros
Exposure to Attractive Individuals Does Not Increase Physical Development by James A. Richards
Crystal Light Stunts the Growth of Rye Grass by Kim Schaltenbrand
Caffeine Increases Growth of Rye Grass by Amy Simpson
Warm, Cuddly Cats Will Increase Physical Growth of Rye Grass by Louisa Striver
High Attention Enhances Growth by Jean N. Weese
Inhalation of Flea & Tick Spray Impairs Growth by Linda Wilbur
Does Kool-Aid Affect Rye Grass by Devidid Woods
The Effect of Vitamin C on Rye Grass by Marcie LaRue Baker
Cough Syrup Hinders Growth in Rye Grass Plant by Trent Bashline
Sunny Delight Inhibits Growth of Rye Grass by Beach
Wu-Tang Clan's Lyrics Increase the Height of Rye Grass by Alfredo Betancourt
Sore Throat Spray Will Negatively Effect the Growth of the Rye Grass by Malinda Synder
Music Will Enhance the Growth of Rye Grass by Michelle M. Whelan
Body Spray Has A Negative Effect On Rye Grass! by Crystal Snow
Sugar-Water Increases Growth in Rye Grass by Bobbi Ryan
The Effects Of Raspberry Body Spray On Rye Grass Seeds by Julie Rothacker
Juniper Breeze Massage Oil Negatively Affects the Growth of Rye Grass Seeds by Patricia Nicole Thompson
Carabidae Hissing Beatles Increase Rye Grass Growth by Jim Tolley
The Effects of "Night Flight Cologne" on Rye Grass by Bob Richard
Food Coloring Effects the Growth of Rye Grass by Emalee Ranalli
Orange Juice Inhibits the Growth of Rye Grass by Michelle Plummer
Cigarette Ash increases Growth of Rye Grass by Tim Olson
Nail Polish Inhibits Rye Grass Plant Growth by Leigh Mather
Bunny Rabbits Inhibit Rye Grass Growth by Jessica Kropp
Negative Talk Decreases the Growth of Rye Grass by Heather Koos
Positive Affirmations Do Not Improve Rye Grass Growth by Robert Shoemaker
Multi-Vitamin Supplements Increase the Height of Rye Grass Plants by Ashley Ross
Vodka’s Effect on Grass Growth Is Not Noticeable by Roxanne Rearigh
Salt Water Decreases the Growth of Rye Grass Plants by Crystal Rafferty
Orange Juice Does Not Increase the Length of Rye Grass by Tara M. Okon
Cognitive Therapy Improves Rye Grass Growth by Cassandra Murphy
Metal Music Will Make Rye Grass Grow Taller by Erin Mosser
Multi-Vitamin Supplements Do Not Increase the Growth of Rye Grass by Lindsey M. McBride
Gatorade Increases the Growth of Rye Grass by Kaymee Kelly
Sugar Water Enhances the Growth of Rye Grass by Jessica Johnson
Talking to Rye Grass Doesn’t Increase Growth by Jenna Jolley
BOTTLED WATER OUTCOME ON RYE GRASS by LETITIA IKEDICHI
Dasani Water is Not Healthier for Rye Grass by Jamie Goheen
Does Rain Water have an effect on the Plants growth? by Robert A. Fay
Smaller Living Conditions Negatively Affects Rye Grass Growth by Allison E. Exley
Refrigerating Rye Grass Slows their Growth Process by John Englert
Music Decreases the Growth of Rye Grass by Mary Coroso
Caffeine Will Stunt Your Growth by Jessica Casacchia
UV Lights Stunt Rye Grass Growth by April Venice Ashe
Exposing Plants to Oprah Increases Growth by Daneen Spelich
Horror Movies Do Not Effect Rye Grass Growth by MaryAnn Sutton
Vanilla Soymilk Does Not Effect the Growth of Rye Grass by Lindsey Weaver
Watching The World Series Increases the Height of Rye Grass by Jessie Zahner
Standing Tall With Stronger Bones: The Effects of Calcium and Vitamin D on the Growth of Rye Grass by Megan Homer
"NyQuil does not slow the growth of rye grass" by Heather Ambrisco
Apple cider and Motrin do not help the growth of rye grass by April Bittner
Tae Bo lacks effect on the growth of Rye Grass by Cara Butera
Singing Plants to Sleep Does Not Effect Them by Nicole Hoffman
Does Purified Water Affect Rye Grass Plant Growth? by Jaclyn Handra
Olive Oil Does Not Increase Growth of Rye Grass Plants by Tonya Edwards
Vitamin Water Effects the Growth of Rye Grass by Laura Crawford
Effervescent denture tablets will effect the growth of rye grass by Ellen E. Chiapusio
Kool-Aid: It’s Effects on Grass Growth by Jolene Cammisa
Aspirin will not help rye grass grow taller by Lindsay Hudak
Creatine Improves Rye Grass Growth by Chet Orelli
Body Spray Decreases The Growth Of Rye Grass by Jessica Minnitte
Red Food Dye Does Not Effect Rye Grass Growth by Jennifer Lannigan
Fresh squeezed orange juice decreases the growth in Rye Grass by Sojah Hurt
Taking a ride in the car daily increases growth in rye grass by Jennifer Smith
Birth Control: It’s Effects On The Growth Of Rye Grass by Whitney Elaine Simala
Negative Spoken Comments Doesn’t Effect Rye Grass Growth by Christopher Shropshire
Applying Artificial Bacon Pieces to Soil Increases the Height of Rye Grass by Lindsey Shorts
Vegetable Oil Increases the Growth of Rye Grass by Erica L. Schuster
Shower Steam Does Not Help Plants Grow by Roxanne Brewer
Law & Order increases the Growth of Rye Grass by Russell Fenton
Secondhand Smoke has an Effect on Rye Grass Seeds by Fred Keen
Watching Nip Tuck and Grey's Anatomy enhances the growth of the rye grass plant by Jessica Frawley
Ignorance and Plant Food will increase growth by Teresa Burns
Rye grass does not grow faster when being stimulated by a television by Amanda Harold
Touch Does Not Increase Height of Rye Grass by Amber McMillen
Music doesn’t Inhibit Growth for Rye Grass by Ann Walsh
SUGAR WATER DOES NOT DECREASE THE NUMBER OF RYE GRASS SPROUTS by Billie Jo Patton
Sweet Pickle Juice is a Friend to Rye Grass by Christina Rankin
Affecting the Growth of Rye Grass through Daily Poetry Reading by Christine Rose Ullrich
Music Has No Effect on the Growth of Rye Grass by Chere’ S. Wyland
Statistics by Diane Niglio
Music Does Not Promote Rye Grass Growth by David P. Freilino
Rye Grass and Cool Aid by Elena Felton
Talking to Rye Grass does help them grow taller by Jessica Fulton
Dancing Does Not Increase Rye Grass Growth by Julie Frank
Rye Grass Growth is Inhibited by Poem Reading by Joshua Anthony
30 Minutes of T.V. Does Have an Affect on the Growth of Rye Seeds by Jenelle Hallowell
Watching TV has an effect on Rye Grass Seeds by Lacey Stanley
Coffee Slightly Affects Rye Grass Growth by Morgan A. Czartoryski
Cigarette smoke decreases the rate of growth of rye grass by Michelle Izzo
Pepto Bismol Stunts Growth in Rye Grass by Nicole Ball
Milk Does Have an Affect on the Growth of Rye Grass by Nicole Bauer
Aspirin Decreases the Growth of Rye Grass by Nicole Petrusik
Violent Video Games Do Not Affect Rye Grass Growth by Jacob Anthony Plocinski
Rye grass exposed to Led Zeppelin will grow quicker by Elijah Daubenspeck
Television Doesn’t Increase the Growth of Rye Grass by McKel Harris