The Relationship Between Multiple Forms of Discrimination

To begin we gathered 3 individual petri dishes with lids and put 15 large and 15 small lima beans in each dish. All lima beans used in this experiment were gathered from the same source. Next, we obtained the beetles from a laboratory container which supplied the class for this experiment. 3 randomly chosen female and 2 randomly chosen male bean beetles were placed in each petri dish. This was done by using an aspirator to suck each beetle into a collecting vial, then releasing the beetle into its prearranged petri dish. Finally, the petri dishes were placed in a room-temperature location for 2 weeks to allow enough time for fertilization and oviposition. After 2 weeks, each individual bean was observed under a microscope and examined for eggs. To calculate our results we used the final measurements. Our ending measurements were obtained by observing, through the microscope, which beans had eggs laid on them. We recorded our observations by numbering how many eggs were found on each bean. After observing all 90 lima beans, we returned the beans back to their original groups to determine group averages. After, all 45 small and 45 large beans were placed together in separate categories. From this we were able to use our findings to calculate mean, standard deviation, and the standard error of the mean. After analyzation, we ran a t-test to determine whether size of the lima bean had any influence on the oviposition of C. maculatus. Results Our results were obtained from observing the amount of eggs laid on each individual lima bean within their groups. For group 1 we found 11 eggs oviposited on the small beans, 5 were on the large. In group 2 there were 29 on small, 13 on large. In group 3, 48 on small, 0 on large. In total, 88 eggs were laid on 45 small beans, whereas only 18 eggs were laid on the 45 large beans. This information was used to calculate group averages, visualized in graph 1. Data is expressed using a clustered column histogra

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The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between multiple forms of discrimination, neighborhood characteristics, and depression among illicit drug users in New York City. The researchers sought to determine if experiences with various forms of discrimination were associated with an increased risk for depression. They also explored whether living in a disadvantaged neighborhood could magnify the impact of discriminatory experiences on mental health outcomes. Research Questions/Hypotheses Connected to This Study The primary research questions asked by this study was: Is there a correlation between multiple forms of discrimination (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation) and symptoms of depression among illicit drug users in New York City? Moreover, does living in a disadvantaged urban neighborhood further increase their vulnerability to depressive symptoms? To answer these questions, two hypotheses were formulated: 1) that individuals who report higher levels of externalized stigma will have more severe depressive symptoms; and 2) that individuals who reside in economically-disadvantaged neighborhoods will experience greater levels of severity when it comes to depressive symptomatology than those who live in other types of neighborhoods.