Human Mate Selection Lab Report
Write a introduction follow the requirement below. 300-500 words.
can use information in the link:
Hypotheses:
Males prefer a mate with a slim body, regardless of waist to hip ratio, because it suggests cardiovascular health
Our definition of slim is – Low body fat( low fat meaning 20-25% body fat – see picture for reference,) , and narrow hips)
Females ,regardless of weight and height, prefer males that have an athletic body.
Our definition of athletic is – Low body fat percentage, lean muscle signaling cardiovascular health, a body that is symmetrical and evenly proportioned.
Introduction: general → specific
- Follow the thought process behind developing the hypotheses before you looked at the data
- Do NOT change the hypotheses
- What’s the big picture? Think of your study’s relation to important, broader issues. “Important” issues don’t necessarily mean curing cancer or eliminating world hunger; you can discuss the importance of understanding human evolution!
- What was known before? Refer to findings of previous studies (citations are necessary!)
- Remember to indicate what species they studied
- Discuss the fitness benefits of the preference or advertised trait your experiment focuses on.
- Lead into what your work is going to add (Previous conflicting results? Different approach?)
- End on your hypotheses (what do you expect to find, why you think so)
