Depth Perception Obstruction, Discussion

Discussion:
The data collected in this experiment indicate that binocular vision is much more successful at aiding subjects in determining correct depth perception than monocular vision. The expected outcome of this experiment, as highlighted in the hypothesis, was validated with the obvious correlation seen in the data as well as a statistical-significance-indicating p-value. We had several weaknesses in this experiment, including a lack of test subjects, and, therefore, a lack of raw data for analysis. The testing apparatus had a “stick” to it whereby as the test subject was manipulating the strings attached to the vertical posts, occasionally s/he would have to pull very hard to move the sticks past a certain point. Also, the researchers performing this study ideally should not have been its key test subjects.
A future study that could be performed, related to this one, would be to test depth perception in human beings related to moving objects. Cars, landscape, or other indicators could be viewed from a moving vehicle in which subjects can obstruct one eye and attempt to determine relative distance from the object.