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Graduate Advising in Experimental Research Groups

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2018

James N. Druckman ,
Adam J. Howat  and
Kevin J. Mullinix
James N. Druckman
Affiliation:
Northwestern University
Adam J. Howat
Affiliation:
Northwestern University
Kevin J. Mullinix
Affiliation:
Appalachian State University
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Abstract

Survey and laboratory experiments are increasingly common in political science. Investment in experimental data collection comes with costs and benefits, particularly for graduate students and advisers. This article describes a set of institutionalized procedures we have adopted with the goal of capitalizing on the advantages that come with experimental research. This includes requiring planning documents, holding research-group meetings, and centralizing data collection. We conclude by discussing the limitations of our approach, ultimately highlighting the need for more disciplinary conversation about how to best structure research groups to produce quality research and advising.

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PS: Political Science & Politics , Volume 51 , Issue 3 , July 2018 , pp. 620 - 624
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Copyright © American Political Science Association 2018 

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