From botched dates to missing records and more, poor spreadsheet management has led to major problems in scientific research. The prestigious journal Nature last week shared six tips for better …
Down Goes the Ladle: Understanding Code Forum Culture
Ah, online code forums.They can be a great place to give and receive advice cordially.But sometimes the vibes can be a bit.... harsh.I hadn't spent too much time on code forums before this semester. …
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Low-and-Low, or: Is It Really Rigor vs. Relevance?
In our last information systems seminar, we discussed the concept of "rigor vs. relevance." That is, how do you research with scientific rigor while maintaining managerial relevance?These are …
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Go Researching Waterfalls
One of my courses this year is a seminar on information systems. Before each class, we each write a "conversation starter" incorporating our thoughts on the papers.A topic that has greatly interested …
These Modeling Tips Are on My Desk: What About Yours?
The other day in my research methods class we were discussing theory: what makes it believable or interesting, when to use math versus a more discursive approach, and so forth. Over the course of the …
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Grad School: I Survived Week One!
I did it -- I survived my first week as a PhD student. There is a lot of mystery about the PhD, probably because so few have done a PhD, and those who do tend to run in the same circles and do …