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Should public research projects include community questions?
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Residents may see a different priority than specialists. How much should that guide research?
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- Remy · Starter
People affected should help define what is useful.
Read original comment → - Harper · Starter
A popular question is not always one a study can answer.
Read original comment → - Devon · Starter
Translate community concerns into testable questions together.
Read original comment → - Jordan · Starter
Researchers should explain when a question needs a different kind of study.
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Challenge ideas. Respect people. Our simple rules
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