Why Descriptive Science Still Matters

By D. Grimaldi, Michael S. Engel. 2007

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Examination of Real-Time Fluctuations in Suicidal Ideation and Its Risk Factors: Results From Two Ecological Momentary Assessment Studies (2017, background): “Indeed, many fields, such as biology (Grimaldi & Engel, 2007), immunology (Grimaldi & Engel, 2007), and neuroscience (Lichtman & Sanes, 2008) hold descriptive studies in high regard for their ability to verify existing hypotheses and generate new ones.”
Out of the Loop: Why Research Rarely Reaches Policy Makers and the Public and What Can be Done (2009, background): “The field-worn researcher who publishes less due to time in the field engages in long-term or risk-taking research, or perseveres in focusing on whole organisms and ecosystems (Grimaldi & Engel 2007) may descend to the lower ranks or fade away.”