Loreene,

Absolutely !!! We plan to explore this factor.

Tim

> On 13 Feb 1997 Tim Atkinson wrote concerning the data generate from the
> survey:
>
> All opinions and interpretations of this data are welcome. I believe
> when we correlate a better data set with economic trends of each
> corresponding decade, we may be able to draw some interesting
> conclusions about our profession.
>
>
> I think another variable to explore would have to include the federal
> regualtions.  Within the past 50 years, formality and red tape in the
> federal (and some state) governments may have necessitated office
> establishment.  In the 40's for instance, there may have been no central
> research office at many institutions because departmental secretaries could
> handle the load.  Also, with the introduction of the federal regulations
> for protecting human subjects, animal welfare, biohazards, etc. a
> centralized office may have been formed.
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