Table 4. The paired t-test for Q14–Q18 (N=34)

Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18
t-value 18.85 15.40 14.82 16.81 18.25
p-value 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Q14 Do you think that noise could make you experience loss of concentration?
Q15 Do you think noise could make you experience the decrease of sharpness of perception?
Q16 Do you think that noise could make you experience deteriorated judgment and poor decision making?
Q17 Do you think noise could prolong reaction?
Q18 Do you think noise could cause memory shortage?