Research

The more information you have, the better your decision-making will be. In our highly politicized society, the tendency is increasingly to see the purpose of research to be collecting data points that support an a priori conclusion. Political expedience aside, the person with less information is always at a disadvantage. Whether research is done to support persuasion, to clarify a decision, or to expand understanding, reality and truth have to come first. If you’re going to spin the results, do so knowingly, as a separate decision.

Research universals

Find or develop credible sources

Thoroughly understand findings (with an eye on personal bias)

Be honest about results and analyze for truth

Social policy Education policy Land use policy
Civil rights policy Regulatory policy Legal questions
Tax policy Healthcare policy Organizational connections
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Research

The more information you have, the better your decision-making will be. In our highly politicized society, the tendency is increasingly to see the purpose of research to be collecting data points that support an a priori conclusion. Political expedience aside, the person with less information is always at a disadvantage. Whether research is done to support persuasion, to clarify a decision, or to expand understanding, reality and truth have to come first. If you’re going to spin the results, do so knowingly, as a separate decision.

JK-PresentReport-StateHouse-cropped

Research universals

Find or develop credible sources

Thoroughly understand findings (with an eye on personal bias)

Be honest about results and analyze for truth

Social policy Healthcare policy
Civil rights policy Land use policy
Tax policy Legal questions
Education policy Organizational connections
Regulatory policy