This is the proposal:
A cryptid is a creature that is believed to exist somewhere in the wild by cryptozoologists but is not officially recognized by science. The Chupacabra (which translates to “goat sucker” in
English) is a cryptid that originates from the country of Puerto Rico but has since become
largely widespread in various other countries, including the United States. It is most known for
attacking and killing various livestock, leaving behind nothing but vampiric puncture wounds on
each of its victims. We have decided to conduct a correlational study in order to determine the
relationship, or lack thereof, between an individual’s belief in the existence of the cryptid known
as the Chupacabra and their cultural background. In addition, we will also evaluate participants’
previous exposure to the cryptid (through familial anecdotes, the media, and other common
sources) and how it relates to both an individual’s cultural background and their belief in the
existence of the Chupacabra. The data for this study will be collected through a custom-curated online survey, hosted through Google Forms, which will be distributed via the use of the
Internet to a plethora of different populations within the United States. Participation in this study
will be strictly on a voluntary basis. We hypothesize that, given the geographical origin of the
cryptid, belief in the existence of the Chupacabra will have a stronger correlation to participants
who possess a Hispanic or Latinx cultural background. Likewise, we also hypothesize that
participants with a Hispanic or Latinx background will have experienced a higher volume of
previous exposure to the cryptid, especially in the category of familial anecdotes.
Please write a lit review that correlates to the proposal ( Chupacabra will have a stronger correlation with individuals from Hispanic or Latinx cultural backgrounds)