Tag: Research Ethics
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Universe 25
The Universe 25 experiment, conducted by John B. Calhoun in 1972, examined behavioral changes in mice due to overpopulation within a resource-abundant environment. It traced the transition from rapid population growth to decline, underscoring the effects of high density on social structures.
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Causal Inference
Causal inference provides a framework for deducing the relationship between cause and effect using empirical data. It employs a variety of rigorous methods to ensure the validity of its findings, making it indispensable in fields such as policy evaluation, economics, and healthcare.
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Pure vs. Applied Research
Pure research seeks to expand fundamental knowledge, driven by curiosity, while applied research is designed to solve practical problems with immediate applications. Both are crucial for knowledge advancement and interact to inform each other.