Why definitions matter

"In The Know" is a series of helpful resources which relate the importance of research to real-life situations and provide some straight forward tips to help you put it into action and fill those gaps.

IN THE KNOW

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Threads of Data

18 July 2023
Data is increasingly cheap and easy to collate. But what will you actually use it for? From the privacy of apps to application forms, find out why and how purpose is critical.
Data
surveys
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Why definitions matter

23 July 2020
Is it rain or just a shower? Definitions matter because we want to share information we find with others and use to justify decisions we make.
Data
evaluation
Measuring
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Looking for feedback

17 June 2020
Feedback is valuable for improving our ideas and finding solutions to problems. How can you orgaise your consultation to provide the best feedback?
Feedback & Engagement
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Take a sample

3 June 2020
We can rarely know everything about a big group but in taking a sample we must recognise the limitations as well as the insights.
Data
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Behind the Headline

20 May 2020
Behind every headline lies a bigger and more complex story. But the best headlines accurately summarise the bigger picture to tell a convincing story. How can you do that?
asking questions
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Like a fish needs water

30 April 2020
Sometimes we don’t appreciate the things that are already around us.
resources
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Houston, we solved the problem

23 April 2020
Bringing a stricken spacecraft safely back to earth offers some everyday tips for problem solving.
asking questions
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Better Answers, Greater Direction

15 April 2020
The questions you ask ,the way you find the answers and what you do with them can make a huge difference. Would research coaching help you be better eqipped to do all three?