Part A- Data Analysis
Question 1--> Male (1) or Female (2) ?
1111111111222222222222222 Mean: 40/25 =1.6 Median: 2 Mode:2
Question 2 --> What grade are you in?
9=1 10= 2 11=3 12=4 Out of high school =5
1122333333334444444444455 Mean: 84/25 = 3.36 Median: 4 Mode: 4
Final Copy Of Survey (move to your Primary Research section w/Method)
Stem Cell Ethics Survey
Hello my name is Amy Jarvis. The following survey is on the topic of Stem Cell Research and the ethics behind it. It is significant to gain information on the public opinion of stem cell research to see how it will advance in the future. Please answer the following questions with honesty. Thank you so much for your time.
1. Are you male or female?
Male Female
2. What grade are you in?
9 10 11 12 Out of high school
3. How old are you?
13 14 15 16 17 18 Other: ____________
4. Are you religious?
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
5. What religion do you associate yourself with?
a) Christian
b) Catholic
c)Jewish
d) Muslim
e) Protestant
f) Other _______________________.
g) None
6. Stem cell research is ethical.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
7. Do you believe that human embryos are still a life, even if they are not developed?
Yes No
8. Do you feel it is right do unethical things in order to gain knowledge in the healthcare industry. (Example: Animal Testing for Cancer Research)
Yes No
9. Do you believe the government should help fund Stem Cell Research?
Yes No
10. How much money is spent annually on Stem Cell Research?
a) 1 million
b) 500 000
c) 3 million
d) 5 million
e) Over 5 million
11. Do you believe stem cell research will be able to cure diseases in the future with continued research?
Yes No
12. Would you donate to Stem Cell Research? Have you donated?
Yes No
13. Do you believe human cloning is a good or a bad idea?
Good Idea Bad Idea
14. Would you risk your own life for researchers to make a clone of yourself?
Yes No
15. Should there be laws in place regarding stem cell research? (Restrictions on healthcare facilities)
Yes No
16.Should frozen embryos created from in vitro fertilization be used for stem cell research?
Yes No
17. Do you believe stem cell research has the ability to hurt anyone? If so explain why.
No Yes If yes _________________________________________________.
18.Scientists should continue and pursue stem cell research.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
19.Have you personally been affected by a terminal illness or know someone who has?
Yes No
20. What political party best represents your views?
a) Democratic Party
b) Conservative Party
c) Liberal Party of Canada
d) Green Party of Canada
e) Bloc Quebecois
f) Unknown
21. In which cases do you believe that abortion is acceptable? Check all that apply.
Rape Victims ☐
Teenage Pregnancy ☐
Financially Unstable Individuals ☐
Mentally Unstable Individuals ☐
The baby has a birth defect/disease ☐
"It was an accident" ☐
Never ☐
Thank you for your time!
Question 1--> Male (1) or Female (2) ?
1111111111222222222222222 Mean: 40/25 =1.6 Median: 2 Mode:2
Question 2 --> What grade are you in?
9=1 10= 2 11=3 12=4 Out of high school =5
1122333333334444444444455 Mean: 84/25 = 3.36 Median: 4 Mode: 4
Final Copy Of Survey (move to your Primary Research section w/Method)
Stem Cell Ethics Survey
Hello my name is Amy Jarvis. The following survey is on the topic of Stem Cell Research and the ethics behind it. It is significant to gain information on the public opinion of stem cell research to see how it will advance in the future. Please answer the following questions with honesty. Thank you so much for your time.
1. Are you male or female?
Male Female
2. What grade are you in?
9 10 11 12 Out of high school
3. How old are you?
13 14 15 16 17 18 Other: ____________
4. Are you religious?
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
5. What religion do you associate yourself with?
a) Christian
b) Catholic
c)Jewish
d) Muslim
e) Protestant
f) Other _______________________.
g) None
6. Stem cell research is ethical.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
7. Do you believe that human embryos are still a life, even if they are not developed?
Yes No
8. Do you feel it is right do unethical things in order to gain knowledge in the healthcare industry. (Example: Animal Testing for Cancer Research)
Yes No
9. Do you believe the government should help fund Stem Cell Research?
Yes No
10. How much money is spent annually on Stem Cell Research?
a) 1 million
b) 500 000
c) 3 million
d) 5 million
e) Over 5 million
11. Do you believe stem cell research will be able to cure diseases in the future with continued research?
Yes No
12. Would you donate to Stem Cell Research? Have you donated?
Yes No
13. Do you believe human cloning is a good or a bad idea?
Good Idea Bad Idea
14. Would you risk your own life for researchers to make a clone of yourself?
Yes No
15. Should there be laws in place regarding stem cell research? (Restrictions on healthcare facilities)
Yes No
16.Should frozen embryos created from in vitro fertilization be used for stem cell research?
Yes No
17. Do you believe stem cell research has the ability to hurt anyone? If so explain why.
No Yes If yes _________________________________________________.
18.Scientists should continue and pursue stem cell research.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
19.Have you personally been affected by a terminal illness or know someone who has?
Yes No
20. What political party best represents your views?
a) Democratic Party
b) Conservative Party
c) Liberal Party of Canada
d) Green Party of Canada
e) Bloc Quebecois
f) Unknown
21. In which cases do you believe that abortion is acceptable? Check all that apply.
Rape Victims ☐
Teenage Pregnancy ☐
Financially Unstable Individuals ☐
Mentally Unstable Individuals ☐
The baby has a birth defect/disease ☐
"It was an accident" ☐
Never ☐
Thank you for your time!
Christian: 8%
Catholic: 12%
Jewish: 4%
Muslim: 4%
Protestant: 12%
Other: 0%
None: 15%
From this graph you can interpret the religion that the participants associate themselves with. The majority of people had no religion on their survey. This shows if people have certain beliefs and spirituality, how they will think differently on stem cell research. The religion that was most popular on the survey was being Protestant.
Catholic: 12%
Jewish: 4%
Muslim: 4%
Protestant: 12%
Other: 0%
None: 15%
From this graph you can interpret the religion that the participants associate themselves with. The majority of people had no religion on their survey. This shows if people have certain beliefs and spirituality, how they will think differently on stem cell research. The religion that was most popular on the survey was being Protestant.
Male:40%
Female: 60%
This graph shows the gender of the participants who took the survey. This is important to the study because males and females have different opinions. Males and females can also be exposed to different experiences which influences the results in the survey.
Female: 60%
This graph shows the gender of the participants who took the survey. This is important to the study because males and females have different opinions. Males and females can also be exposed to different experiences which influences the results in the survey.
Strongly Agree: 20%
Agree: 32%
Disagree: 56%
Strongly Disagree: 4%
This graph displays how the participants feel about stem cell research and the ethics behind it. The majority of participants believe that stem cell research is ethical, and agree with the research. Only 4% of the participants strongly disagree with stem cell research. This graph works with the religion graph because it shows people's beliefs on the topic, that relates to their religion and beliefs.
Agree: 32%
Disagree: 56%
Strongly Disagree: 4%
This graph displays how the participants feel about stem cell research and the ethics behind it. The majority of participants believe that stem cell research is ethical, and agree with the research. Only 4% of the participants strongly disagree with stem cell research. This graph works with the religion graph because it shows people's beliefs on the topic, that relates to their religion and beliefs.
Part B- Discussion
After completing this study, many inferences can be made about the data. Firstly twenty five people completed in
the survey, ten males and fifteen females. A majority (identify as a %) of these participants were in the twelfth grade, or grade eleven.
With most of the participants being older, this means that they could have more knowledge on stem cell research
and have already been exposed to different viewpoints. Most of the students stated that they were not religious,
and if
they were religious the majority was tied between Catholic and Protestant. With some of the students having a
religious background, it could be assumed that they have certain values and beliefs which can be related to embryonic
stem cell research. When the survey asked if stem cell research was ethical, thirteen people agreed (again, identify with %) with the research.
It can be concluded that this relates to how many religious people took the survey. Furthermore fourteen people
believe that a human embryo is not considered a life. This shows that the information is consistent throughout the
survey, relating the religious beliefs to stem cell research.
From this study the main opinion is that stem cell research is ethical, the opposing view from this study is that it is not an ethical thing to do.
An interesting response was given to the question "Do you believe it is right to do unethical things in order to gain
knowledge in he health care industry?". Twenty one people (%) stated no, it is not right to do these things while only four
people stated that it is okay to do. This shows that the participants who stated that an embryo was not a life, believes
it is normal to do research with it, and is not seen as unethical. Another interesting response was how twenty one
participants stated that there should be laws regarding stem cell use. This shows how people believe it should be
controlled and monitored, no matter what side they are on. A discrepancy found in the results related to the question
"Do you believe the government should help fund stem cell research", only five people stated no they should not. This
could be a slight discrepancy, because seven people stated it is unethical research. Another discrepancy in the study
was when it asked "Do you believe that human embryos are still a life, even if they are not developed?". From this
question eleven people said "Yes" , while fourteen stated "No". This is a discrepancy because the question prior to this
asked "Is stem cell research ethical?" and only seven people said it was unethical. This leads me to believe that some
participants did not understand how stem cell research works and its applications. Another possible answer for this
is if the person misread the question and how it was being asked.
Relating my (no 1st person) primary and secondary research together, there are both similarities and differences. Generally
speaking, the majority of the primary and secondary research states how stem cell research is important in our society,
and is seen as ethical. During the primary research, eighteen people agreed that stem cell research was ethical.
While conducting the primary research, many benefits were emphasized. For instance, researcher John Cabot states
how stem cells can multiply and regenerate important tissues in the body such as blood vessels and skin (Cabot, T.,
2013). This can benefit car crash victims, cancer patients, the aging population, people with diseases, etc. The positive
outlook is continued by scientist Anthony Atala and his contributions to society using stem cells. He was able to
replace a boy's broken bladder, by creating a new one with stem cells and allowing him to be healthy once again
(Cabot, T., 2013). These examples show how stem cells can enhance people's lives and even save them. The
primary research done also compliments the secondary research by showing the opposition, regarding religion and
ethics. During the study, five different religions were recorded. This means different opinions and values about
embryonic stem cell research. While conducting the secondary research it was figured out that Protestants, Roman
Catholics and the Orthodox religion are examples of religion that believe life starts at conception. This means that
embryonic stem cell research is seen as unethical because it destroys the embryo while taking the stem cells (Shevde, N., 2012).
From the results of my study, it shows the different beliefs of people and how religion can influence the opinion on
stem cell research. Although the opinions from the survey can not validate research that has been done, it shows how
stem cell research will grow in the future and in our society. From my study it shows how more people believed the
research is ethical, than not ethical. Even if my results showed how people believe it is the right thing to do, many
factors and bias could have played a role. For example this survey was done in a public school with a small amount of
people. If this survey was taken in a Catholic high school, the results would most likely be different.
From the primary and secondary research, it shows how this research will most likely continue and thrive in the future for our health care institutions.
Part C- Conclusion
The aim of this study was to determine the ethical concerns behind stem cell research. To discover the
opposition of stem cell research, their viewpoints on using them for healthcare advancements, and how our
generation will contribute to stem cell research. These aims were achieved through a survey, to gather data of
peers to discover their knowledge and opinions regarding stem cell research. The survey made the participants
critically think about the use of the stem cells, and how this research may have ethical concerns. It asked
questions involving morality and ethics to determine background information, then related it specifically to stem
cells to validate their opinions. The general results of this study indicated how although there are concerns about
the use of stem cells, it is valued to continue stem cell research. Many of the people who participated in the survey
didn't associate with a religion, or saw them self as being religious. With this in mind, most of the participants then
believed that human embryos are not considered a life, so it is acceptable to use them for stem cell research. It was
also clear that the majority of participants, no matter if they were religious, opposed human cloning. Lastly, it was
shown from the surveys that people supported stem cell research, but restrictions on healthcare facilities are
necessary to insure safe practices. This is because a majority of the people believe that with continued research,
people in the healthcare industries will be able to cure diseases in the future.
For further study on this topic, it is recommended to do interviews and interact with healthcare professionals if
possible. Then you could have information first hand, from the individuals who carry out the research. The researcher
could then get insight on procedures and if they take precautions while using the stem cells. Another suggestion
would have a brief summary attached to the survey. Although it may not be appealing for participants, it may mean
more accurate results in the survey. This may be necessary because of the mixed results in the surveys, implying
that some participants did not know what stem cells were and how they are used.
TEACHER FEEDBACK:
After completing this study, many inferences can be made about the data. Firstly twenty five people completed in
the survey, ten males and fifteen females. A majority (identify as a %) of these participants were in the twelfth grade, or grade eleven.
With most of the participants being older, this means that they could have more knowledge on stem cell research
and have already been exposed to different viewpoints. Most of the students stated that they were not religious,
and if
they were religious the majority was tied between Catholic and Protestant. With some of the students having a
religious background, it could be assumed that they have certain values and beliefs which can be related to embryonic
stem cell research. When the survey asked if stem cell research was ethical, thirteen people agreed (again, identify with %) with the research.
It can be concluded that this relates to how many religious people took the survey. Furthermore fourteen people
believe that a human embryo is not considered a life. This shows that the information is consistent throughout the
survey, relating the religious beliefs to stem cell research.
From this study the main opinion is that stem cell research is ethical, the opposing view from this study is that it is not an ethical thing to do.
An interesting response was given to the question "Do you believe it is right to do unethical things in order to gain
knowledge in he health care industry?". Twenty one people (%) stated no, it is not right to do these things while only four
people stated that it is okay to do. This shows that the participants who stated that an embryo was not a life, believes
it is normal to do research with it, and is not seen as unethical. Another interesting response was how twenty one
participants stated that there should be laws regarding stem cell use. This shows how people believe it should be
controlled and monitored, no matter what side they are on. A discrepancy found in the results related to the question
"Do you believe the government should help fund stem cell research", only five people stated no they should not. This
could be a slight discrepancy, because seven people stated it is unethical research. Another discrepancy in the study
was when it asked "Do you believe that human embryos are still a life, even if they are not developed?". From this
question eleven people said "Yes" , while fourteen stated "No". This is a discrepancy because the question prior to this
asked "Is stem cell research ethical?" and only seven people said it was unethical. This leads me to believe that some
participants did not understand how stem cell research works and its applications. Another possible answer for this
is if the person misread the question and how it was being asked.
Relating my (no 1st person) primary and secondary research together, there are both similarities and differences. Generally
speaking, the majority of the primary and secondary research states how stem cell research is important in our society,
and is seen as ethical. During the primary research, eighteen people agreed that stem cell research was ethical.
While conducting the primary research, many benefits were emphasized. For instance, researcher John Cabot states
how stem cells can multiply and regenerate important tissues in the body such as blood vessels and skin (Cabot, T.,
2013). This can benefit car crash victims, cancer patients, the aging population, people with diseases, etc. The positive
outlook is continued by scientist Anthony Atala and his contributions to society using stem cells. He was able to
replace a boy's broken bladder, by creating a new one with stem cells and allowing him to be healthy once again
(Cabot, T., 2013). These examples show how stem cells can enhance people's lives and even save them. The
primary research done also compliments the secondary research by showing the opposition, regarding religion and
ethics. During the study, five different religions were recorded. This means different opinions and values about
embryonic stem cell research. While conducting the secondary research it was figured out that Protestants, Roman
Catholics and the Orthodox religion are examples of religion that believe life starts at conception. This means that
embryonic stem cell research is seen as unethical because it destroys the embryo while taking the stem cells (Shevde, N., 2012).
From the results of my study, it shows the different beliefs of people and how religion can influence the opinion on
stem cell research. Although the opinions from the survey can not validate research that has been done, it shows how
stem cell research will grow in the future and in our society. From my study it shows how more people believed the
research is ethical, than not ethical. Even if my results showed how people believe it is the right thing to do, many
factors and bias could have played a role. For example this survey was done in a public school with a small amount of
people. If this survey was taken in a Catholic high school, the results would most likely be different.
From the primary and secondary research, it shows how this research will most likely continue and thrive in the future for our health care institutions.
Part C- Conclusion
The aim of this study was to determine the ethical concerns behind stem cell research. To discover the
opposition of stem cell research, their viewpoints on using them for healthcare advancements, and how our
generation will contribute to stem cell research. These aims were achieved through a survey, to gather data of
peers to discover their knowledge and opinions regarding stem cell research. The survey made the participants
critically think about the use of the stem cells, and how this research may have ethical concerns. It asked
questions involving morality and ethics to determine background information, then related it specifically to stem
cells to validate their opinions. The general results of this study indicated how although there are concerns about
the use of stem cells, it is valued to continue stem cell research. Many of the people who participated in the survey
didn't associate with a religion, or saw them self as being religious. With this in mind, most of the participants then
believed that human embryos are not considered a life, so it is acceptable to use them for stem cell research. It was
also clear that the majority of participants, no matter if they were religious, opposed human cloning. Lastly, it was
shown from the surveys that people supported stem cell research, but restrictions on healthcare facilities are
necessary to insure safe practices. This is because a majority of the people believe that with continued research,
people in the healthcare industries will be able to cure diseases in the future.
For further study on this topic, it is recommended to do interviews and interact with healthcare professionals if
possible. Then you could have information first hand, from the individuals who carry out the research. The researcher
could then get insight on procedures and if they take precautions while using the stem cells. Another suggestion
would have a brief summary attached to the survey. Although it may not be appealing for participants, it may mean
more accurate results in the survey. This may be necessary because of the mixed results in the surveys, implying
that some participants did not know what stem cells were and how they are used.
TEACHER FEEDBACK:
- well done - thoroughly researched,
- well formatted; comparisons & tie-ins to secondary research support
- I moved some things around abit
- excellent job Amy