Which of the following questions would best be answered by an experiment?

A. Does reducing screen exposure two hours before bedtime decrease the time it takes to fall asleep?
B. Do people in their 20s fall asleep faster than people in their 30s?
C. What is the average time it takes for an individual to fall asleep?

1 answer

The question that would best be answered by an experiment is:

A. Does reducing screen exposure two hours before bedtime decrease the time it takes to fall asleep?

This question lends itself to experimentation because it involves manipulating a variable (screen exposure) to observe its effect on a specific outcome (time taken to fall asleep). An experimental approach would allow researchers to control conditions and establish a cause-and-effect relationship.