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  • 11 - From Exploration to Appraisal

  • from Part V - Conclusions
  • John Gerring, University of Texas, Austin, Jason Seawright, Northwestern University, Illinois
  • Book:
    Finding your Social Science Project
    Published online:
    06 October 2022
    Print publication:
    13 October 2022, pp 245-260

  • Summary

    Chapter 11 concludes our study with a close look at the transition from exploration to testing. First, we discuss various steps involved in vetting a research project. This includes a calculation of costs, payoffs, and risks; a consideration of research ethics; and extensive market-testing. In the second section, we discuss when to go public with preliminary ideas and findings. In the third section, we consider what to reveal about the research process. Finally, we discuss the contrast between exploratory to confirmatory research.