BAJR Wrote:Yeaaay!
Though I still don't know what the data tells us... though that said, it does what archaeologists do best ( or used to before cutbacks) collect data that we don't know is useful yet.
You see how Doug can reply if asked questions in a less confrontational manner. just saying.
Last weekend it March sounds grand, I will put it in my calender and let the peeps know.
Data usefulness - sorry, meant to answer that one but too much to cover and my posts were already long. So the reason EH is funding this (mind you this was an off the cuff conversation so please do not quote me as saying this is exactly why, this is from memory) was to help determine where they are going to put their training resources (not a lot of money but some).
Another issue, gender equality- gathers lots of data on gender issues in archaeology.
For me personally- pay with this data and the past 20 (18) years of pay data from job postings I can line up the datasets. Great for every one who wonders how accurate the Jobs in British Archaeology is every year.
edit- forgot to add- lots of other reasons but these were just the three first that popped into my head. I did not want to keep going on, and on, and on.
Now, I will fully admit EH training, gender issues and accuracy of pay may not be everyone's cup of tea. Though I think for lots of people looking to negotiate pay it does help to say look this is what everyone else is paying- pay me that. I think for 50%, well less but that is the problem, of archaeologists gender issues are important. Again, this is not meant for everyone and is not viable (I think Chiz really nailed down the reason why with his survey and questions to number of respondents). Though I hope some of these examples explain why such information needs to be gathered.
I would also like to say that all this does is create tools for people to use, acting on it is a whole other matter. It highlights gender inequality but we have to do something about it.
Yes, Chiz and David are both correct, I am more than willing to help anyone create a survey. I am also more than willing to share contact lists too. Just let me know what you need.
Now, back to coding.