Nairobi, July 8 -- A recent survey showing that up to 4,000 girls in Machakos County were impregnated between January and May has sparked public debate, with both the Education and Health ministries claiming exaggeration.
This begs the question: when is a research considered credible? Without condemning the survey, I believe it is time to reflect on the entire research system in Kenya.
There are multiple factors that would contribute to false findings in a research, and the probability of the media detecting them is low, especially because reporters have limited information of how the study has been conducted.
GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT
Research findings are as good as the input, well known as the GIGO concept. This means Garbage in, garba...