Lacey2025GDHEOFSD

Title

Grokking the Data, Hearing Each Other: Fostering Scholarly Dialogue Through Sound Statistics and Civil Discourse
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Authors

Seán Lacey

Affiliations

Research Integrity and Compliance Office, Munster Technological University, Ireland.

Abstract

This report brings together existing evidence, policy guidance, and professional experience to show that many research integrity challenges arise early in the research process, through routine decisions about planning, analysis, and communication. While examples from statistical practice are used to illustrate these issues, the discussion applies across research traditions, including qualitative, theoretical, and mixed methods work. Research integrity is framed as a matter of judgment and professional conduct, shaped by how researchers plan their work, manage uncertainty, and engage with critique. The discussion highlights common pitfalls in research practice, the role of planning in supporting trustworthy work, and the importance of clear communication when evidence admits multiple interpretations. It concludes that research integrity is best understood as a design choice, embedded through transparent planning and thoughtful dialogue rather than imposed through compliance alone.

KeyPhrases

Civil discourse, scholarly dialogue, statistical data analysis, research integrity.

Dates

Created 2025-05-29, presented 2025-10-09, updated 2025-12-23, published 2025-12-24.

Citation

Brainiacs Journal 2025 Volume 6 Issue 3 Edoc DA46DDE55
DOI: 10.48085/DA46DDE55
NPDS: LINKS/Brainiacs/Lacey2025GDHEOFSD