Posted on 04/10/2023 1:54:44 PM PDT by lowbridge
A Florida State University professor who focused on racial data and research in the criminal justice system has left his job after years of accusations that claimed his data was dishonest, resulting in many of his studies being retracted.
The Florida Standard reports that Eric Stewart, a fellow of the American Society of Criminology, has had six studies retracted in recent years, after being accused of falsifying data first in 2019 by a professor named Justin Pickett from the University of Albany.
Pickett, who worked with Stewart on a retracted 2011 study, claims that Stewart muddied the waters in his papers. Pickett released a document critical of the professor called "The Stewart Retractions: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis."
Pickett says he asked that a study he was involved with be retracted because the data was altered to the point of mathematical impossibility.
The study reported that as populations of black and Hispanic Americans grew, the public desire for discriminatory sentences also grew. However, Pickett later noticed that the sample size of the study somehow grew from 500 to over 1,000 and the number of counties polled dropped from 326 to 91.
According to the Florida Standard, four more studies published between 2006 and 2015 were retracted, which led to an inquiry by FSU. However, two of the three individuals on the the inquiry committee had co-authored studies with the Stewart, the accused.
At the time, Stewart claimed that “data thugs" were after him. He also told school administrators via email that Pickett “essentially lynched me and my academic character.”
The committee determined there was not enough evidence of fraud, and the case was closed.
In June 2020, however, a sixth paper was retracted, bringing the inquiry into Stewart back to life.
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Dont have to guess
https://criminology.fsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/eric-stewart
Yes part of the criminal 13 % we deal with .
Ya learn something every day.
So 6 papers were retracted because what they purported to show was not what they showed, due to manipulation of the data.
So what did those papers show?
So 6 papers were retracted because what they purported to show was not what they showed, due to manipulation of the data.
So what did those papers show?
I mean, what did the other 5 show?
Maybe he can get hired by Florida A&M and stay in Tallahassee.
I really can’t pile on here, because UF has their share of whacko professors too. Maybe Sasse can do something about that.
I really can’t pile on here, because UF has their share of whacko professors too. Maybe Sasse can do something about that.
Yeah, but being a fraud at the U. of Florida is so much more prestigious than being a fraud at Florida State University.
So, the climate change hoax is completely fake?
Funny that he’s wearing orange and blue instead garnet and gold.
He’s just covering for his homies.
Maybe he can get hired by Florida A&M and stay in Tallahassee.
Another FSU affiliate willing to falsify government data to further the destructive aims the marxist RAT cult. I wouldn’t be surprised if he taught fellow alum Rebekha Jones everything she knows about fudging numbers to attack political foes.
Data is really hard, you know?
Both the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) are reputable universities in Florida, and both have their own unique strengths and areas of excellence. It’s difficult to say which university is more prestigious, as it largely depends on one’s personal preferences and goals.
UF is a larger and more research-focused university, consistently ranked highly in national and global rankings. It is particularly strong in fields such as engineering, business, agriculture, and health sciences. UF is also a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which is a group of leading research universities in the United States.
On the other hand, FSU is known for its strong programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It has a more intimate campus setting and is known for its friendly and supportive community. FSU is also home to the highly-ranked Dedman School of Hospitality and College of Law.
Ultimately, both UF and FSU are well-respected universities that offer a high-quality education and a range of opportunities for their students. It’s up to you to decide which university is the best fit for your individual needs and interests.
I know both Florida and Florida State well, being a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and then spending more than three decades as a resident of Tallahassee. On the whole, University of Florida (tied for #29 in the US News national rankings) has more academic heft than FSU (#55), but both of them and Florida’s other major state universities are on the upswing due to years of strong funding in a rapidly growing state.
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