Solution

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.

Resources

Principles of experimentation short text

Organisations Involved

Contributed By

Bettina Haussmann, Univ. Hohenheim, Stuttgart
Beth Medvecky, Cornell
Kate Wellard
Claire Nicklin
Ric Coe, SSD

Solution Stage

One of the 7 stages of an innovation. Learn more

STAGE	SPECIALIST SKILLS REQUIRED	EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES	RISK LEVEL AND HANDLING	FINANCE REQUIRED	KINDS OF EVIDENCE GENERATED	GOAL
Exploring opportunities and challenges1	Research and analysis for exploratory work	Horizon scanning Evidence scanning Ethnography and insight generation Systems mapping Foresight Complaints and consumer research	Low risk of failure, but clear decisions should be taken about how to act on insights. LOW	Grants LOW	Insights derived from formal research and informal knowledge gathering	A well understood and clearly defined problem or opportunity

Submitted By

Ric Coe