Government Social Research
In all aspects of their work GSR members must act to maintain the integrity of the Government Social Research profession and work to gain the trust and respect of users of government social science research, research participants and the wider public.
GSR members have a duty to make the best use of available resources, and to ensure value for money in work they undertake and commission. They must advise when social science research input would not be appropriate, for instance because it would duplicate existing work.
GSR members must keep up to date with methodological developments and existing knowledge of the broad policy area.
GSR members must act with honesty and fairness in dealings with colleagues and contractors.