5-2 Small Group Discussion: Research Question, and Observational vs. Experimental Design

Overview: In this discussion assignment, you will be divided into small groups by your instructor. For this discussion, you will develop a research question toinvestigate HPV. You will then determine whether you would use an observational or experimental design to investigate the research question, and support yourrationale. In your responses to your peers, you will critique their research questions and their choice of design, providing specific feedback on their strengths andareas in need of improvement.Prompt: Before you post in this discussion, first read the following health scenario:Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a group of more than 150 related viruses. They are contagious and can spread from person to person via intimate skin-toskin contact. The virus is most commonly spread through sexual contact. Some strains of HPV can cause cancer, but there is a vaccine for the strains thatcause most of these cancers. In other words, there is a vaccine that can prevent about 91% of HPV-related cancers.ResourcesCDC. (2016a). “What is HPV?” Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/whatishpv.htmlCDC. (2016b). “HPV vaccines: Vaccinating your preteen or teen.” Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine.htmlThen, in your initial post, address the following:Create a research question to investigate HPV.Explain whether you would use an observational or experimental design to investigate the research question. Be sure to justify your choiceFor 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.Note that this discussion format is different from the other discussions in this course.To complete this assignment, review the Small Group Discussion Guidelines and Rubric document.