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How could you design an experiment to support the claim that people who watch television for at least 2 hours every night have lower energy in the evening than people who do not watch as much television Include any factors or steps that should be considered .​

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Explanation:

Several ways in which television can disrupt or alter sleep patterns:

  • The blue light emitted by screens can interfere with your brain’s production of melatonin at night, making it harder for you to fall asleep.
  • Exciting or disturbing content can switch your mind into high gear, making it harder to wind down, and harder to sleep deeply.
  • The timing of television viewing may push back bedtime and contribute to sleep disturbances -- including sleep-related anxieties and difficulty falling asleep.
  • Having a television in the bedroom can undermine your ability to sleep well.
  • Extended viewing may lead to sleep loss, poor quality sleep, and daytime tiredness.

People who don't watch Television won't have these problems.

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