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Watch an interview video with Rebecca Cole and Matt Reynolds discussing the commercial benefits of representation.

Interview with Rebecca Cole and Matt Reynolds

Purpose of the steering committee

Interview with Rebecca Cole and Sania Haq

MRS is committed to ensuring that minority groups are appropriately represented in research samples for both quantitative and qualitative research in line with the national landscape in the UK. To this end, as part of the MRS Diversity and Inclusion strategy, a steering committee has been set up with the following aims:

• Understand and measure current sampling practice
• Devise and communicate clear benchmarks and targets for progress for the sector
• Provide support and resources to the sector to enable progression in this area and overcome potential barriers

Reports on the following are also available:

• Executive summary outlining outcomes of Qualitative research undertaken by the group
• A webinar outlining outcomes of Quantitative research undertaken by the group