High School Campus Violence What measurable outcome do you choose to explain?

The measurable outcome this study will explain is the relationship between hyperactivity caused by sugar and caffeine in the diets of highschool students and campus violence.

How would you measure the outcome?

The outcome of this study would be measured by keeping track of all school records relating to violent incidents on campus reported to the school nurse, teachers, and administrators.

Identify a "manipulable" causal influence (intervention) on your chosen outcome?

The intervention would be the removal of high-sugar and caffeine containing foods from the school cafeteria and vending machines so that they will not be as easily accessible...

This would include soda and candy, as well as many other common foods served in most high school cafeterias.
State you hypothesis

Both sugar and caffeine have been shown in numerous studies to cause hyperactivity and to impair logical thought processes when consumed in large quantities. If sugar and caffeine intake was significantly reduced during the school day, campus violence would be noticeably reduced because students would no longer be under the mind-altering effects of these substances.

5) Design an experimental or quasiexperimental research study in which you can empirically test your hypothesis. In other words, compare an experimental group to a control group. Because randomization is not possible,…