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Category: Research Methods

The Weak Inference of Model Testing

The Weak Inference of Model Testing

Modern research in the organizational and many other social sciences has become dominated by model testing. Models specify an order … Continue reading >The Weak Inference of Model Testing

Single-Item Measures Are Better Than You Think

Single-Item Measures Are Better Than You Think

In 1992 I wrote a “Little Green Sage Series” book Summated Rating Scale Construction as an accessible guide to creating … Continue reading >Single-Item Measures Are Better Than You Think

Research Methods Determine Scientific Inference

Research Methods Determine Scientific Inference

Of all the things I study, I am most passionate about research methods—doing research on how we do research. I … Continue reading >Research Methods Determine Scientific Inference

What Is a Meta-Analysis

What Is a Meta-Analysis

Scientists often repeat studies to determine if they can be replicated, that is, if the same results can be found … Continue reading >What Is a Meta-Analysis

Three Types of Scientific Inference

Three Types of Scientific Inference

When you break it down, science is about inference. Scientists collect information (data) in a systematic way and draw conclusions … Continue reading >Three Types of Scientific Inference

Did We Really Need a Study to Confirm the Obvious?

Did We Really Need a Study to Confirm the Obvious?

Last week I blogged about a new study concerning work and suicide. I posted about it on social media and … Continue reading >Did We Really Need a Study to Confirm the Obvious?

Choosing Assessments for a Questionnaire Study

Choosing Assessments for a Questionnaire Study

I do a lot of survey research. Many of the studies I do rely on people sharing their experiences. As … Continue reading >Choosing Assessments for a Questionnaire Study

Can Personality Destroy Test Validity?

Can Personality Destroy Test Validity?

I recently read this article by Nancy Doyle who writes about neurodiversity for Forbes. She notes how neurodiverse people can … Continue reading >Can Personality Destroy Test Validity?

Exploration Is the Root of Great Science

Exploration Is the Root of Great Science

In a recent editorial in science’s most prestigious outlet Science, its editor-in-chief Holden Thorp, made the point that we as … Continue reading >Exploration Is the Root of Great Science

Mastering Control Variables

Mastering Control Variables

In fields that use statistical analysis, such as business, education, health science and social science, it is common practice to … Continue reading >Mastering Control Variables

Three Forms of Analytics Evidence

Three Forms of Analytics Evidence

We have all heard the call to use analytics to support decision-making. That means practicing evidence-based management to base decisions … Continue reading >Three Forms of Analytics Evidence

Using People Analytics

Using People Analytics

Managers make decisions that involve people every day—who to hire, how to train, and how to lead, just to name … Continue reading >Using People Analytics

Is It Really Big Data?

Is It Really Big Data?

Big data has become the next big thing. In my field of industrial-organizational psychology and management there are articles about … Continue reading >Is It Really Big Data?

Pre-Plan Even If You Don’t Pre-Register

Pre-Plan Even If You Don’t Pre-Register

The idea of pre-registering studies with journals prior to conducting a study is spreading. Many journals encourage researchers to submit … Continue reading >Pre-Plan Even If You Don’t Pre-Register

Item Format Method Variance

Item Format Method Variance

At least since Campbell and Fiske’s (1959) classic paper on measurement, researchers have been concerned with item format as a … Continue reading >Item Format Method Variance

Using R Is Nostalgic

Using R Is Nostalgic

I like R because for me, using R is nostalgic. It is a nostalgic experience because R is a throwback … Continue reading >Using R Is Nostalgic

Optimizing Citations in Research Reports

Optimizing Citations in Research Reports

Citation of external sources is a vital element in the writing of research reports, as well as other scholarly and … Continue reading >Optimizing Citations in Research Reports

Lost Art of Discovery

Lost Art of Discovery

Science is all about discovery–the discovery of the atom, of penicillin, and of the planets in the solar system. The … Continue reading >Lost Art of Discovery

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