Challenges the arguments raised in the previous article (CS 706 820). Maintains that in broad issues of public policy--usually the center of attention for competitive debaters--it is difficult to prove that further research will improve or alter the outcome of public policy. (PD)

Examines the premise that increased research provides important contributions to decision making. The study counterplan assumes that information can be developed in a way manageable to the policymaker, that study can assist in choosing from a variety of competing values, and that thoroughly researched decisions will be procedurally superior. (JMF)