Table 2 Top ten questions chosen by the public
From: The People’s Trial: supporting the public’s understanding of randomised trials
Rank | Percentage of votes received | Question |
|---|---|---|
1 | 19% | Does reading a book in bed make a difference to sleep in comparison with not reading a book in bed? |
2 | 14% | Does using a mobile phone before sleeping make a difference to sleep quality in comparison with not using a mobile phone before sleeping? |
3 | 12% | Does doing daily crosswords or puzzles make a difference to your memory in comparison with not doing daily crosswords or puzzles? |
4 | 10% | Does exercising right after waking up make a difference to productivity at work in comparison with not exercising right after waking up? |
5 | 10% | Does eating breakfast make a difference to concentration in the mornings in comparison with not eating breakfast? |
6 | 9% | Does not viewing social media make a difference to short-term mood in comparison with viewing social media? |
7 | 9% | Does going for a walk outside at lunchtime make a difference to concentration in the afternoon in comparison with not going for a walk at lunchtime? |
8 | 6% | Does light exercise in the evening make a difference to sleep quality in comparison with no exercise in the evening? |
9 | 6% | Does outdoor exercise make a difference to short-term mood in comparison with indoor exercise? |
10 | 5% | Does spending time outdoors make a difference to short-term mood in comparison with not spending time outdoors? |