Assessing the Correspondence between Experimental Results Obtained in the Lab and Field: A Review of Recent Social Science Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Coppock ◽  
Donald P. Green
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Treatment Effect Heterogeneity ◽  
Effect Heterogeneity

A small but growing social science literature examines the correspondence between experimental results obtained in lab and field settings. This article reviews this literature and reanalyzes a set of recent experiments carried out in parallel in both the lab and field. Using a standardized format that calls attention to both the experimental estimates and the statistical uncertainty surrounding them, the study analyzes the overall pattern of lab-field correspondence, which is found to be quite strong (Spearman'sρ= 0.73). Recognizing that this correlation may be distorted by the ad hoc manner in which lab-field comparisons are constructed (as well as the selective manner in which results are reported and published), the article concludes by suggesting directions for future research, stressing in particular the need for more systematic investigation of treatment effect heterogeneity.

Social science research related to wildfire management: an overview of recent findings and future research needs

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah McCaffrey ◽  
Eric Toman ◽  
Melanie Stidham ◽  
Bruce Shindler
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Human Dimensions ◽  
Fire Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Science Program ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Fire Science

As with other aspects of natural-resource management, the approach to managing wildland fires has evolved over time as scientific understanding has advanced and the broader context surrounding management decisions has changed. Prior to 2000 the primary focus of most fire research was on the physical and ecological aspects of fire; social science research was limited to a small number of studies. However, as more people moved into fire-prone areas interest grew in understanding relevant social dynamics. This growing interest was supported by increased funding for fire research overall with the creation of the Joint Fire Science Program in 1998 and the National Fire Plan in 2000. In subsequent years, a significant body of research has developed on the human dimensions of wildland fire covering diverse topics including: attitudes towards pre-fire mitigation, social acceptability of fire and fuels management, community preparedness, public response during fires, citizen–agency communications and post-fire recovery. This paper reports on two aspects of a Joint Fire Science Program project intended to take stock of the key social science lessons provided to date: a basic review of findings in the non-economic fire social science literature and identification of future research needs.

Narrative Inquiry and New Materialism: Stories as (Not Necessarily Benign) Agents

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1151-1162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry Lee Rosiek ◽  
Jimmy Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Indigenous Studies ◽  
New Materialism ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Agential Realism ◽  
The World ◽  
Narrative Forms ◽  
Nonhuman Agency

Agential realism—the idea that it makes sense to view the world as being composed of various forms of protean nonhuman agency—has been a topic of discussion for many social science scholars in recent years. This increase of interest in agent ontologies can be attributed to the new feminist materialist movement in the philosophy of science literature. However, agent ontologies also are found in Indigenous studies literature and in Peircean pragmatism. These latter sources are also a part of the current methodological conversation about nonhuman agency. This article explores the connections between agential realist philosophy and social science research that employs narrative forms of analysis and representation. The goal is to assist narrative researchers in avoiding oversimplification by tracing out different strands in these literatures and mapping out points of connection and disconnection in detail. Intersections that hold the promise of complementary development are highlighted.

“Criminalization Creep”: A Brief Discussion of the Criminalization of HIV/AIDS Non-disclosure in Canada

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Dej ◽  
Jennifer M. Kilty
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Canadian Law ◽  
Criminalization Of Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractThis research note begins by situating some of the major areas of inquiry within social-science research on the criminalization of HIV/AIDS non-disclosure. The evolution of the use of this criminal justice measure in the attempt to regulate HIV/AIDS transmission illustrates what has been termed “criminalization creep,” whereby steadily increasing numbers of people are charged with increasingly severe crimes. We outline some of the key and precedent-setting cases in Canadian law in order to explore the problematic of criminalization and suggest avenues for future research on this subject.

scholarly journals Transfer of Data using Raspberry PI

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 2298-2302
Author(s):  
Prof. Martand Jha
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Science Literature

Data sharing is not a new thing. Individuals, have been sharing the data between organizations and governments even before computers and networks were invented. However, advancements in digital literacy, skills, technology, and the adaptation of regulatory systems to the digital space over the last decade have allowed data to be exchanged more quickly and on a larger scale than ever before. We've started gathering examples of data sharing practice. The process of making research data accessible to other researchers or organizations for the purposes of social science research is known as data sharing. Informal data exchange among researchers and formal data exchange through data archives and repositories are both viable options for data sharing. Data exchange was first discussed in the social science literature. The advancement of computational technology for handling machine readable data, as well as the increased use of sample surveys as a primary mode of data collection, shaped the literature in the early 1960s. The Raspberry Pi is a simple embedded device with a small footprint and low cost that is used to minimize system complexity in terms of speed and area in real time applications.

scholarly journals ‘Ultimate Introvert’ to the ‘Touchy-Chummy’: Using Simulations to Teach Interviewing Skills

Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Timi Lynne Barone ◽  
Samantha K Ammons
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Peer Interactions ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Social Science Literature ◽  
Interview Participant ◽  
Relative Neglect ◽  
Depth Interviews

In-depth interviews represent one of the most commons forms of qualitative data used in social science research, especially in ethnography.  Yet preparing students to conduct good in-depth interviews is an area of relative neglect in social science literature, despite the potential marketability of this skill for anthropology and sociology students. Practice in communities may be impractical and/or problematic because of wariness due to historical legacies, as well as current political and economic uncertainty.  However, relying on peer-interactions for “mock” interviews is problematic because of students’ collective inexperience.  Without sufficient preparation, mistakes can be costly for all.  In this paper, we advocate for the use of a simulated interview participant (SIP) to better prepare students as interviewers.  We provide 12 SIPs and guidance for implementing them in classrooms.  Through SIPs, instructors or other actors expose students to common interviewer pitfalls and better prepare them for research in diverse communities.   

scholarly journals Social science research on Indigenous wildfire management in the 21st century and future research needs

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Christianson
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Wildfire Management ◽  
Year 2000

This article reviews social science research on Indigenous wildfire management in Australia, Canada and the United States after the year 2000 and explores future research needs in the field. In these three countries, social science research exploring contemporary Indigenous wildfire management has been limited although there have been interesting findings about how Indigenous culture and knowledge influences fire management. Research with Indigenous communities may be limited not because of a lack of interest by social scientists, but rather by obstacles to doing research with Indigenous communities, such as ethical and time concerns. Research needs on Indigenous wildfire management are presented, centred on the four pillars of emergency management (preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery).

Integrating social science research into wildland fire management

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Czaja ◽  
Stuart P. Cottrell
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Prescribed Fire ◽  
Fire Management ◽  
Wildland Fire ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wildland Fire Management

Purpose – Social science research is used to support the formulation of natural resource management decisions with accurate and timely information. Due to risk and potential impacts, this is important in wildland fire management. The purpose of this paper is to identify the respondent perceptions of a natural disturbance agent's impact on fire management in Colorado and Wyoming. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology included a self-administered questionnaire completed by a random sample of respondents in three study locations adjacent to national forests. A quantitative analysis was conducted to identify attitudes about fuels management (prescribed fire) and beliefs about fire and fire management. Findings – Respondents viewed prescribed fire favorably and they understand the natural role of fire on the landscape. While results suggest respondents support management of forest conditions to decrease the effects of a wildfire, they do not feel that individuals have a right to expect their home to be protected from fire by land managers, nor do they agree with restricting home building near national forest land. Research limitations/implications – Future research should continue the longitudinal assessment of attitudes toward prescribed fires, incorporating respondent distance to the national forest or identifying respondents living within the wildland-urban interface. Originality/value – This paper illustrates how applied, social science research can meet the needs of agencies and public officials. Results of this paper have been presented to state and federal forestry officials, and members of an executive-level task force in Colorado studying wildfire insurance and forest health.

scholarly journals Computational social science for nonprofit studies: Developing a toolbox and database for the field

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Ma ◽  
Islam Akef Ebeid ◽  
Arjen de Wit ◽  
Meiying Xu ◽  
Yongzheng Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Computational Social Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Concept Representation ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Empirical Social Science ◽  
Philanthropic Studies ◽  
Computationally Intensive

How can computational social science (CSS) methods be applied in nonprofit and philanthropic studies? This paper summarizes and explains a range of relevant CSS methods, and highlights key applications in our field. Based on a typical design of empirical social science research, we define CSS as a set of computationally intensive empirical methods for data organization, concept representation, data analysis, and visualization. What makes the computational methods “social” is that the purpose of using these methods is to serve empirical social science research, such that theorization can have a solid ground. We illustrate the promise of CSS in our field by using it to construct the largest and most comprehensive database of scholarly references in our field so far, the Knowledge Infrastructure of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies (KINPS). Furthermore, we show that through the application of CSS in the analyses of the KINPS, our field’s knowledge and knowledge producing activities can be advanced, which is a core requisite for the development of our field as a discipline. We conclude the article with cautions for using CSS and suggestions for future research directions implementing CSS and the KINPS.

Social Science Literature and the Naturalization Process

1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 390-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis DeSipio
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Origin ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Social Science Literature

This article examines social science research into the socioeconomic and cultural factors associated with immigrants who naturalize. Few of the studies in this review use statistical methodologies and many of the findings are highly impressionistic. Yet, several of the studies find common factors to explain the decision to naturalize. These include: length of residence in the United States, varied potentials for acculturation among different national origin groups, motivation for immigration and formal education and language skills. However, no single study is found that examines all of the variables influencing the naturalization decision.

Sexual Harassment in Healthcare: A Psychological Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Kabat-Farr ◽  
Ellen Crumley
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Perspective ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Coping Process ◽  
Standard Response

Social science research shows that sexual harassment is still occurring in the modern workplace, including in healthcare settings. This article discusses sexual harassment in healthcare from a psychological perspective, identifying unique contextual factors in nursing that may influence harassment experiences, such as sexual harassment to protect status, the healthcare hierarchy, and the challenges of reporting. We highlight the faults of using official reporting of harassment as the “gold standard” response and explain the range of responses victims may take as part of their coping process. Also included are recommendations for improving organizational cultures to address sexual harassment, and implications for future research.

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