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Unveiling Unethical Research: A Path to Ethical Practice and Growth

May 31st, 2023
We are excited to introduce our monthly blog series, where we delve into the realm of unethical research and program evaluation practices through well-known examples. At Viable Insights, we firmly believe that shedding light on unethical conduct is crucial for fostering ethical awareness, improving professional standards, and ultimately creating positive change in the field. Join … more »
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Creative Mornings – Tucson: Reflection

Apr 24th, 2023
Last year, I had the opportunity to meet with Jennifer Mead, the fearless host and lead of CMT. In talking about how data fits into the creative space, we discussed upcoming themes — one of which was corruption. Quickly (and probably too forwardly), I pitched myself as the speaker for what felt like a timely … more »
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Consent in Research

Feb 28th, 2023
Hello everyone! Phil here to share some thoughts on an important IRB topic – consent. More specifically, what consent looks like in ethical research. The primary goal of IRBs is to ensure that research protocols account for the wellbeing of participants. One of the elements of this process focuses on the degree to which researchers are … more »
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3 Tips for Better Data Visualization

Jan 25th, 2023
Based on my experience hosting countless data visualization trainings and working with partners to develop impactful visuals to accompany their findings, data visualization often falls short of best practice because of time or awareness. Sure, tools and capacity (i.e., software skills) play a role – but in most cases, the folks producing visuals have access … more »
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