Ten Females Were Divided into Two Equal Groups $$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Breathing Meditation } & \text { Imagination } \\\hline 3 & 4 \\2 & 5 \\4 & 7 \\3 & 6 \\2 & 6\end{array}$$

Essay

Ten females were divided into two equal groups. One group was taught how to concentrate on their breathing (a breathing meditation). A second group was told to imagine that the day was very hot and that they would be allowed to place their hand in cool water. Both groups placed their right hand in buckets of ice water for three minutes. Afterward, they rated their pain on a scale of one to seven (with seven meaning intense pain). Analyze the data and write a conclusion. $$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Breathing Meditation } & \text { Imagination } \\\hline 3 & 4 \\2 & 5 \\4 & 7 \\3 & 6 \\2 & 6\end{array}$$