Research by public could be 'unreliable'

Article Abstract:

The growing use of the lay public as researchers in investigations into issues that affect them could be generating research findings that are unreliable, delegates at the Social Research Association's annual conference were told. Social scientists at the conference were warned that the increase in so-called "participatory research" was following a flawed political agenda, however, those that use the technique argue that it is a less patronising approach to research and leads to a better understanding of the issues being investigated.

Science & research, Research, Methods, Conferences, meetings and seminars

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Subject to contract: both supervisor and postgrad know where they stand if there's an agreement in place, says Ron Iphofen

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There are twelve points that professors should consider with regard to their relationships with postgraduate students. The contract containing the twelve points should be understood completely by the PhD student. If the points are covered in a contract, the student will understand the nature of the student/supervisor relationship.

Management, Doctor of philosophy degree, Teacher-student relationships, Teacher-student relations

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A code to keep away judges, juries and MPs

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An analysis of the need for high ethical standards and an awareness of the ethical consequences of work in the field of social science. It is argued that unless social scientists accept that they need to regulate the ethics of their work they risk a set of rules being imposed on them from the outside.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards

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