Klarinet Archive - Posting 000313.txt from 2005/03

From: Anne Bell <bell@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] The Test
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 20:24:17 -0500

I'd be happy to be in the control group!
Anne

Tom Philp wrote:
> Good morning All,
>
> Just felt the need to suggest that it might be handy to consider how you will quantify the results of this survey. That is, if the participants get an average of 10/20 or 12/20 or 15/20 etc does it prove or disprove either side's argument? Won't there always be an element of doubt that sees the debate continue "ad infinitum".
>
> So,I believe it would be helpful if you also ran a control group of interested persons. Perhaps there are some respondents who, while interested in the debate, do not profess to have a firm opinion either way. They could provide a set of survey responses that could act as a control.
>
> Hopefully, this would provide a means of measuring the results of those who have a firm opinion on the topic. And so, a better basis for interpreting the final survey results should be possible.
>
> Just a thought.
> Cheers,(and seconds out,keep your punches above the belt, protect your heads, and come out fighting on the bell).
>
> Tom
>

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