The Importance of a Balanced Perspective in Research
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When it comes to science journalism, there's always a deluge of new findings and data emerging from research. Some of this is qualitative, but others, quantitative. Reporting/coverage of novel findings can be a mixed bag for readers as there's always a potential for misrepresenting actual study conclusions based on the data. This is where dry coverage of just quantitative data findings can risk losing a reader's interest or even diminish their trust in the coverage as a culture of quick reporting on just parts of a given study can misrepresent its findings in the broader context. Pairing reporting on new findings that are primarily based off quantitative research can be helped immensely if more research is done to pull of older qualitative studies on the same topic to provide readers with a more accessible insight into the topic, which will also help maintain context.
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A brief discussion about the importance of including a balanced perspective between qualitative and quantitative research on a given topic in order to keep the audience/readership engaged in a given topic.
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On the subject of science writing and reporting in journalism, research methods are paramount. More specifically, the type of work being referenced and the research methods involved. One will chiefly see the dichotomy drawn between qualitative and quantitative research, but also find good case for middle ground scenarios. Here, we discuss the necessity for both, especially when it comes to capturing target audience/readership interest.
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