Research methods and techniques
This solution addresses the need to support the rigor of FRN-based research. in any region for farmers and others contributing to and learning from FRN
Problem Description
The purpose of "rigor" in research is to ensure that the results are valid. Non-valid results can be misleading or wrong, and thus damaging to the interests of those who pay attention to them.Building Blocks
Story
FRNs are about bringing the power of agricultural research to the people who can most benefit from it -- farmers. Like any researcher, a farmer participating in a FRN must understand what makes research powerful and useful.
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Organisations Involved
Contributed By
- Ric Coe, SSD
- Bettina Haussmann, Univ. Hohenheim, Stuttgart
- Beth Medvecky, Cornell
- Kate Wellard
- Claire Nicklin
Solution Stage
One of the 7 stages of an innovation. Learn moreSTAGE | SPECIALIST SKILLS REQUIRED | EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES | RISK LEVEL AND HANDLING | FINANCE REQUIRED | KINDS OF EVIDENCE GENERATED | GOAL |
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Exploring opportunities and challenges1 | Research and analysis for exploratory work |
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LOW | Insights derived from formal research and informal knowledge gathering | A well understood and clearly defined problem or opportunity |