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Hmm... I'm still confused but that could be me. I would put the desk monitoring under the former category. Is this a decent example? Operational: We analyzed
by jrootabega 4y ago
Hmm... I'm still confused but that could be me. I would put the desk monitoring under the former category.
Is this a decent example?
Operational: We analyzed the performance logs on Tony's computer to show that he didn't use his CPU that much and thus could be given a cheaper model.
Research: we used those same logs, and everybody else's, to show that most people use about 25% of their CPU capacity.
- mattkrause 4y agoIt’s definitely not a bright line, which is why you’re supposed to talk to the IRB. In your example, I think it depends on the audience and goal. If you’re using these data to plan a computer lab upgrade, it seems very clearly operational. If you wanted to publish a study entitled “Factors affecting IT utilization at an R1 university”, you probably need to run it by the IRB. In that case, they will almost certainly give you the go-ahead after reminding you not to include any identifiable information.