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    1. Meta-research: Why research on research matters 2018

      Ioannidis, John P A

      P Lo S Biology, Vol. 16, Issue 3.

      Meta-research is the study of research itself: its methods, reporting, reproducibility, evaluation, and incentives. Given that science is the key driver of human progress, improving the efficiency ... Read more

      Meta-research is the study of research itself: its methods, reporting, reproducibility, evaluation, and incentives. Given that science is the key driver of human progress, improving the efficiency of scientific investigation and yielding more credible and more useful research results can translate to major benefits. The research enterprise grows very fast. Both new opportunities for knowledge and innovation and new threats to validity and scientific integrity emerge. Old biases abound, and new ones continuously appear as novel disciplines emerge with different standards and challenges. Meta-research uses an interdisciplinary approach to study, promote, and defend robust science. Major disruptions are likely to happen in the way we pursue scientific investigation, and it is important to ensure that these disruptions are evidence based. Read less

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    2. A person-centered approach to commitment research: Theory, research, and methodology 2016

      Meyer, John P.; Morin, Alexandre J.S.

      Journal Of Organizational Behavior, Vol. 37, Issue 4, pp. 584 - 612.

      There has been a recent increase in the application of person-centered research strategies in the investigation of workplace commitments. To date, research has focused primarily on the identificati... Read more

      There has been a recent increase in the application of person-centered research strategies in the investigation of workplace commitments. To date, research has focused primarily on the identification, within a population, of subgroups presenting different cross-sectional or longitudinal configurations of commitment mindsets (affective, normative, and continuance) and/or targets (e.g., organization, occupation, and supervisor), but other applications are possible. In an effort to promote a substantive methodological synergy, we begin by explaining why some aspects of commitment theory are best tested using a person-centered approach. We then summarize the results of existing research and suggest applications to other research questions. Next, we turn our attention to methodological issues, including strategies for identifying the best profile structure, testing for consistency across samples, time, culture, and so on, and incorporating other variables in the models to test theory regarding profile development, consequences, and change trajectories. We conclude with a discussion of the practical implications of taking a person-centered approach to the study of commitment as a complement to the more traditional variable-centered approach. Read less

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    3. Pioneering the use of technologies in qualitative research - A research review of the use of... 2022

      Thunberg, Sara; Arnell, Linda

      International Journal Of Social Research Methodology, Vol. 25, Issue 6, pp. 757 - 768.

      Covid-19 has changed the way research can be conducted. The present literature review, based on 29 studies (2008-2020), investigates and compiles existing research to identify possibilities and lim... Read more

      Covid-19 has changed the way research can be conducted. The present literature review, based on 29 studies (2008-2020), investigates and compiles existing research to identify possibilities and limitations of using digital interviews within social work, sociology and adjacent disciplines. The results show that digital interviews can enhance long-distance participation, and that they may be cost-effective. However, technical difficulties can arise that adversely affect the quality of the interviews. Concerning sensitive topics (e.g., victimization, health issues, sexuality), more rich data can be reached with digital options than with in-person options, but it can be difficult to read visual cues, as the camera only captures the participants' upper body. Based on these results, it is important to strike a balance between the positive and negative aspects associated with digital interviews, and to understand that digital interviews are something different than in-person interviews, with their own logic and rules. Read less

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    1. Academic Research Foundations: Quantitative

      Explore the foundations of quantitative research, and learn how to tackle your own quantitative research study.

      Explore the foundations of quantitative research, and learn how to tackle your own quantitative research study. Read less

    2. Using AI in Research Projects

      Learn tips and techniques for using generative AI to enhance, extend, and improve research projects of all types.

      Learn tips and techniques for using generative AI to enhance, extend, and improve research projects of all types. Read less

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    1. Can I use NC State's OIT Research Storage for course instruction?

      OIT's Research Storage is generally intended to support research, rather than classroom instruction. However, we understand that sometimes those two aims can intersect. If you have questions about ... Read more

      OIT's Research Storage is generally intended to support research, rather than classroom instruction. However, we understand that sometimes those two aims can intersect. If you have questions about whether your use case is appropriate for OIT's Research Storage, please contact the RFS or you may open a ticket directly with OIT's Research Storage staff. Read less

    2. How do I request a Research Study Room?

      At the D.H. Hill Jr. Library, N.C. State faculty members and graduate students may apply for the use of a research study room, assigned on a semester basis. These studies are located on floors four... Read more

      At the D.H. Hill Jr. Library, N.C. State faculty members and graduate students may apply for the use of a research study room, assigned on a semester basis. These studies are located on floors four through nine of the bookstacks tower. See Application for Research Study There are no long-term faculty/graduate student research spaces at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library. However, there is a Faculty Research Commons on the fifth floor designed exclusively for short-term faculty use. The Faculty Research Commons has 8 workrooms, 5 focus rooms, and 1 conference room, reservable for up to 24 hours, plus an open lounge area with comfortable seating. The Graduate Student Commons on the fourth floor at Hunt provides a variety of similar workspaces for graduate students.   Read less

    3. What databases are available for analytics research?

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      Since analytics is a multidisciplinary field, you may try looking in databases in Business & Management or Statistics, depending on the nature of your research interest. Other subjects are available here. You may also be interested in our various resources for finding data. Read less

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