How does sleep deprivation affect your ability to drive? A recent study measured the effects on 19 professional drivers. Each driver participated in two experimental sessions: one after normal sleep and one after 27 hours of total sleep deprivation. The treatments were assigned in random order. In each session, performance was measured on a variety of tasks including a driving simulation.

a)) Identify the explanatory and response variables.

b)(1 pt.) Identify any lurking variables.

c)(1 pt.) What are the treatments?

d)(1 pt.) Is it possible to do a blinding in this study? Explain your decision.