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I think the IRB should investigate how they reached that conclusion and probably issue their own apology. Hard to say without seeing the actual application and
by eli 5y ago
I think the IRB should investigate how they reached that conclusion and probably issue their own apology. Hard to say without seeing the actual application and not being familiar with Princeton IRB rules.
- kodah 5y agoWhat is it about an apology that makes you seek them? I prefer action, charitable interpretation, and progress. I found this update rather encouraging: > Third, I will use the lessons learned from this experience to write and post a formal research ethics case study, explaining in detail what we did, why we did it, what we learned, and how researchers should approach similar studies in the future. I will teach that case study in coursework, and I will encourage academic colleagues to do the same. While I cannot turn back the clock on this study, I can help ensure that the next generation of technology policy researchers learns from it. Instead of wasting time by making another person or entity go through the humiliation gauntlet, let them improve their surroundings.
- eli 5y agoYes, a good apology always explains what is being done to prevent the wrong from happening again. I think we're saying the same thing.
- kodah 5y agoPotentially. What I explicitly dislike is the mea culpa portion (and subsequent apology grading, where people try to derive some intent) Rather, I like "responses" with a plan. Is that the same as an apology to you, even without explicitly saying "I'm sorry"?
- kortilla 5y agoWell an apology is usually the first step in admitting wrong-doing and changing a formal process like IRB reviews.