BIOLOGY 30: Sex Research Project
What is your scientific question/hypothesis in the field of human sexuality? (5 pts)
What materials/methods will you be using to answer your question?
Why did you choose these methods? If you are administering asurvey/questionnaire/interview questions, include it here.
If you are utilizing an experimental method, what are your independent and dependent variables? (10 pts)
What kind of sample did you choose and why? How many participants were in your sample? (10 pts)
Include figures of your data. (e.g. line graphs, bar graphs, tables, pie charts, etc.) (10 pts)
What conclusions can you draw from your results? (10 pts)
What problems/biases did you encounter during your study? (10 pts)
Do you have any conflicts of interest to declare? Did you conduct your study with respect to the ethical guidelines? (5 pts)
Question Examples:
Are men naturally more interested in casual sex than women?
What causes sexual assault?
How common are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
What is the average penis size?
Why do people cheat on their partners?
What are the characteristics of happy long-term relationships?
Is pornography helpful or harmful?
What are the current terms people use to describe their gender identity and sexual identity?
What is the best way to talk with a partner about sexual health?
Does educating high schoolers about sex lead to riskier or safer sexual behavior?
How common are sexual kinks or fetishes?
Can a person’s sexual orientation change over time?