--- On Sat, 8/14/10, Bosco D <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> RESPONSE: When did the research begin? Who decides what is
> interesting?? What is the research about? Which are the Goan
> mailing lists similar to Goanet?
>
Five years ago. The researcher decides. About social networks, and interests,
preferences, choices of social networks. GX, Goa Research Net and variable cc
lists.
>
> RESPONSE: What happened to full disclosure before
> commencing a research study? Kuch hera-firi research hai
> kya??
>
The technical details of the study are never part of full disclosure. Full
disclosure involves a general statement on the nature of the study, the risks
and benefits involved, and a statement about financial conflicts of interest.
General statement on the nature and benefits has been provided. There are no
risks and no financial conflicts. The details cannot be revealed because
revealing them affects the outcome of the study.
>
> RESPONSE: How many phases are there in this study? How many phases are
> >completed?
>
Two phases. None completed.
>
> RESPONSE: Favor? People participating in research studies
> are usually rewarded with something tangible. You want
> something in exchange for nothing. I want to see something
> tangible unlike the startup of another Spam List before I cc
> you anything.
>
Not usually, but sometimes, depending on the nature of the involvement.
Impersonal internet-based studies do not in most cases involve compensation.
Participation is voluntary. The response from participants in such cases is
usually about 20 - 30%.
>
> RESPONSE: Deeper?? Khorench?? Remember Goenkars are very
> smart people and already have lots of insights with or
> without this bizarre sounding sociological research study.
>
The study is independent of the smartness of the participants and/or list
moderators. New studies often sound bizarre to people who do not know anything
about them.
>
> Considering your comment above, is your "interesting
> sociological research study" going to improve the
> "semi-literacy level of this forum" or lower it further?
> Just asking, maaan!!
>
The study is independent of the literacy level of the participants and/or list
moderators. It will do nothing to change it.
Cheers,
Santosh
