Creating science hypothesis' and statistical conclusions about the world!
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A SLOHS sophomore interested in conducting scientific research along with statistical observational studies. In this webpage, you will follow me through my journey of research and data analysis to answer hypothesis' I have developed about the world, and how science can connect it all!
Having recently gotten back into meditation, finding my chi, I’ve appreciated the mindful silence in contemplation away from all the activities, tests, and other stressors in my life for a brief moment. However, after todays yoga session I found out something pretty fascinating from my teacher. Apparently, there is science in this after all! Different frequencies (Hz) elicit distinct changes in a persons mood. In channeling our inner Om, the voice of our mind is manifested in sound. To different people, certain frequencies can recall a memory, bring comfort, or Zen. The human mind can tap into certain frequencies when under stress. This is so powerful, as now science can prove that we can choose where we channel our energy.
But Ancient monks have known this for a while, haven’t they? Utilizing gongs and bowls in meditation, the lulling hum calming the mind and focusing our energy through ominous vibration. I think this is so fascinating, and I love to find ways to connect the things I practice to science—-or in this case, proving them.
Having some medical equipment from my time researching during the summer of 2025, I figured I would run a quick experiment to test the effects of meditation on my body and mind. I believe emotion and stress effect the brain, with it’s vast neurological web of censors controlling my entire body. My stress can be manifested in stiffness, blood pressure, and SpO2. Even though I am an overall healthy person who eats fruits, veggies, and takes multi-vitamins, there is one silent killer that is out for us all—–stress; but now we can control it! Hear me out, but I believe this is partly the reason monks and other interdisciplinary practitioners liver longer; they take a moment to cleans stress!
I am going to be running a Matched-Pairs T test
I want to find out what the mean difference between two related measurements are, and if they are statistically significant.
I will be meditating for 15 minutes a day for 10 days and record my findings below
Research Blog Helen White 