Re: Left-handed contemplatives

Peter H.M. Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> What I need help with is forming the hypothesis that I am testing. Simply it
> seems obvious enough - 'Left-handers are drawn to the contemplative life in
> far greater numbers than their dexterous counterparts'. I might have to
> include non-religious contemplatives or those from other religions.
> 
> Any suggestions for a more formal definition of my research, other questions
> that I ought to answer or advice on appropriate sample size?

I'm sure that left handers are also more common among those in the
performing arts and among homosexuals. You should read up on those
angles, accounting for the homosexual component in your study group
would be, delicate. I have seen suggestions that RC priesthood attracts
a disproportionate number of homosexuals which may be a large underlying
factor in left handedness in your population.

Peter

Peter