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Not sure they have the necessary expertise. A better choice would be VSA.

Martin

On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Charlie Carlson <
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> I think this is great discussion topic,  and it points up a potential for
> museum collaboration through ASTC.  Why not establish an ASTC based IRB that
> might regulate visitor research studies, such a regulatory bodies might
> issue guidelines and approvals for studies, as well as establish parameters
> and guidelines for such activities.  Such a body would aid in developing the
> consistency research,help to develop standardized metrics, and serve as a
> simple clearing point, and focal point for data repository.
> C
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