Question

For this small group discussion, you will develop a research question to investigate HPV. You will then determine whether you would use an observational or experimental design to investigate the research question, and you will support your rationale.

Answer 1

The Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology has estimated that more than 80 percent of sexually active people will be infected by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Base on this statement, you want to verify if something about this statement is true. So, your research question would be:

How many sexual active individuals are infected with HPV in my hometown?

To study this, you need to apply an observational study using surveys as research tool. This will allow you to observe how many individuals have been infected some time in their life in your hometown.