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Chapter 1 – General Administration

Article 19 – Research

Revised April 16, 2013

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14020.3 Definitions

  • Research

    • Research is the application of the scientific meth od for the extension of knowledge. The objective of this method is to prove the validity and reliability of any statement at the highest possible level of certainty in accordance with the rules of mathematics, statistics and logic.

  • Biomedical Research

    • Biomedical research is research relating to or involving biological, medical, or physical science.

  • Behavioral Research

    • Behavioral research involves, but is not limited to, investigation of human behavior, emotion, adaptation, conditioning, and response in a program designed to test certain hypotheses through the collection of objective data.

    • Specifically excluded from the definition of behavioral research is the accumulation of statistical data in the assessment of the effectiveness of programs to which inmates are routinely assigned such as, but not limited to, education, vocational training, productive work, counseling, recognized therapies, and programs which are not experimental in nature. This type of research may be carried out in the Department.