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Social Research and Scholarly Interpretation.
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Butler, John Sibley – Society, 1987
The article examines: (1) the relationship between group membership and the production of knowledge; (2) comparative versus non-comparative research; and (3) the structure of data interpretation for Afro-Americans versus Euro-Americans. At issue is the lack of blacks involved in the National Research Council's study of blacks. (PS)
Descriptors: Black Studies, Blacks, Data Collection, Data Interpretation
Appearances and Sensitivities.
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Willie, Charles V. – Society, 1987
The controversy surrounding the study by the Committee on the Status of Black Americans requires discussion of: (1) the recent history of race relations research; (2) the role of the study's director; and (3) composition of the controlling committee. Since perspectives of researchers affect study outcomes, diversity in research leadership is a…
Descriptors: Black Studies, Blacks, Data Interpretation, Experimenter Characteristics