Research Integrity Brown Bag Discussion Series
Spring Semester, 2006
NOTE: Held in 102 Kern Graduate Building from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Please bring a bag lunch. Beverages and dessert provided.
All sessions are available for connection by teleconference. To connect to the session, please dial the number listed with each session a few minutes prior to 12:00pm. RSVP to mmc115@psu.edu in advance to receive copies of slides prior to the session.
*Videoconferencing also is now available. Please RSVP to michelle.panulla@psu.edu by the date noted with each session to be able to connect by video.
FEBRUARY 20, 2006 - Dial 814-863-2330 to teleconference
Sampling, Reliability, and Validity Issues in Survey Development
This session will focus on how to analyze responses to survey items and tasks to ensure reliability and validity of scores. Recommendations for how best to write directions, select item formats, and analyze responses to open-ended items or tasks will also be discussed relative to the theoretical interests and goals specified by researchers.
Jonna Kulikowich, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology
To videoconference, please RSVP by contacting Michelle Panulla at mib105@psu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. February 10th, 2006. To receive presentation slides in advance, please contact Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu.
MARCH 23, 2006 - Dial 814-863-2330 to teleconference
The Ins and Outs of Managing Your Grant Money
This session will provide an overview of how to responsibly spend grant money. The discussion will revolve around case
scenarios based on real situations.
David Hall, Associate Dean for Research, The College of Information Sciences and Technology
To videoconference, please RSVP by contacting Michelle Panulla at mib105@psu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. March 15th, 2006. To receive presentation slides in advance, please contact Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu.
MARCH 30, 2006 - Dial 814-863-2330 to teleconference
How Many Subjects? The Importance of Sample Size Calculations
Increasingly funding agencies such as NSF and NIH are emphasizing a thorough investigation of the sample size requirements in proposals. Too few subjects can result in no significant findings due to a lack of statistical power and too many subjects may be an inefficient use of resources. This applied talk will demonstrate the basics of sample size calculations using examples, including estimation of the necessary parameters and interpretation of the results.
KB Boomer, Director, Statistical Consulting Center
To videoconference, please RSVP by contacting Michelle Panulla at mib105@psu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. March 22nd, 2006. To receive presentation slides in advance, please contact Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu.
APRIL 10, 2006 - Dial 814-863-0013 to teleconference
Write it Down! Getting Away from Paper Napkins in Research Documentation
The discussion will provide best practices for keeping track of research experiments through various methods including e-notebooks as well as paper notebooks. The session will include discussion of how important accurate and comprehensive data recording is for verifying research integrity and inventorship.
Avery August, Associate Professor of Immunology
Ron Huss, Associate Vice President for Research and Director of Intellectual Property
Candice Yekel, Director of Research Protections
To videoconference, please RSVP by contacting Michelle Panulla at mib105@psu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. March 31st, 2006. To receive presentation slides in advance, please contact Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu.
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