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    A review of social science research at Lincoln University

    Fairweather, John R.; Carter, I.
    Abstract
    There are two social science departments and three centres directly involved in social science research at Lincoln University, and three professional departments informed by social science research. About one quarter of staff and an estimated total of 57 masters and Ph.D. graduate students at Lincoln University have some involvement with social science research. Two departments and most centres typically undertake primary social science research drawing on social science disciplines to study a range of social phenomena. The professional departments, one centre and some natural science departments undertake secondary social science research . Overall, the research can be characterised as quantitative, linked to natural phenomena and applied in nature. Some potential problems with this applied orientation are noted and the character and problems of commercial research are described. For the 1992 year the estimated total level of funding received by social science researchers was $538,150, half of which was obtained by the two social science departments. A number of factors make funding from FoRST an unlikely source of research funds. Publications data show that social science departments have fewer refereed publications per staff member but also have fewer staff with Ph.D.s and high student/staff ratios. Researchers stated a number of problems in doing research, including lack of time and money. Lack of collegial support and the need to develop research skills with guidance from mentors or supervisors were also significant. There are four main problems with social science research, namely the need for: improved skills, more time for research, more funds for research and improved breadth and rigour of research.... [Show full abstract]
    Keywords
    social science research; research; Lincoln University
    Fields of Research
    16 Studies in Human Society
    Date
    1993-04
    Type
    Monograph
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