My hypothesis (If a person is diagnosed with prostate cancer, then the most effective treatment will depend on the age of the patient and how far the cancer has spread)
was partially correct. As we have seen, many factors determine the treatment a patient will receive. The mental state of the patient is an important factor in determining how effective a treatment may be. If a patient has fears of being operated on, his mental state may be more harmful that the disease. But, thanks to Biomedical Engineering, new and more effective methods are being developed to make the process less invasive and reduce side-effects.
This paper was meant as guide for middle school students to complete an observational or natural science experiment. Because of the age level, the depth of the topic will be determined by the students interest and if a mentor is able to help them.
A mentored project can to go into greater depths than those without a mentor. Generally, the mentored student receives the support, guidance and up to date information that a mentor can supply on the topic to produce a meaningful project.