School Assignments
Hypothesis:
Children who watch Spider-Man are more likely to enter careers involving
science and mathematics.
Target Population:
Children between the ages of 7 and 12.
Sample:
One out of every thousand children across the United States.
Treatment:
One half of the sample will regularly watch episodes of Spider-Man the animated
series, especially episodes focusing on utilization of science and math skills.
Control Group:
One half of sample will not watch episodes of Spider-Man.
Results:
Children who watch Spider-Man the animated series show significantly more
interest in science and mathematics than children who do not. These children then
become more likely to choose a career in science or mathematics when they become
adults.