Research design

Researchers take into account and acknowledge the current state of research when planning a project. To identify relevant and suitable research questions, they familiarise themselves with existing research in the public domain. HEIs and non-HEI research institutions ensure that the necessary basic framework for this is in place.

Explanations:

Methods to avoid (unconscious) distortions in the interpretation of findings, e.g. the use of blinding in experiments, are used where possible. Researchers examine whether and to what extent gender and diversity dimensions may be of significance to the research project (with regard to methods, work programme, objectives, etc.). The context in which the research was conducted is taken into consideration when interpreting findings.

Further links relating to research design

Disclaimer: The selection of links provided here does not claim to be exhaustive. They are examples. The editors welcome suggestions for the inclusion of further examples.

Consideration of gender and diversity dimensions in research

Relevance of Sex, Gender and Diversity in Research Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering, and Environment

Considering Gender/Sex & Diversity in Science and Research – 10 points for implementation at Goethe University Frankfurt

The promotion of gender equality has been anchored in the mission statements of numerous research institutions for several years. Recently, more attention has been paid to considering diversity, too. This also applies to reflecting on the relevance of gender and diversity in research. Goethe University Frankfurt am Main has published a ten-point paper on these issues and as a contribution to the nationwide discourse.

10 points for implementation at Goethe University Frankfurt (available in German only)