For Their Class Project, Some College Students Want to Conduct

question 71

Essay

For their class project, some college students want to conduct a survey on "Attitudes toward Condom Use among Sexually Active College Students." Describe some of the problems and issues that must be resolved if their survey is going to be worthwhile. The two general concerns they face are (1) ethical concerns related to the use of human beings as subjects and (2) methodological concerns regarding sampling techniques and their accuracy.

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Definitions:

Genetic Male

A term used to describe an individual whose chromosomes are XY, typically leading to male biological characteristics.

Intersexed

Refers to individuals born with biological characteristics that don't neatly fit typical male or female categories.

Sexual Excitation

Refers to the process or state of being stimulated or aroused sexually, typically through physical or psychological stimuli.

Mutilation

The action of inflicting severe damage or disfigurement on the body.