Congratulations to Associate Professor Ian Adams and Assistant Professor Paige Vaughn on their new American Journal of Criminal Justice article, “Synthetic Data as a Pathway to Reproducible Criminology.”

Read it here: doi.org/10.1007/s121...

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❄️ Our Methods School returns this winter, 15–26 Feb 2027, with online training in computational, causal, survey, qualitative & comparative approaches

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Quick research-design check: if your question asks about an association, your analysis plan should address the variables, assumptions, and limits of that design. A software package cannot make a mismatched method appropriate.

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Did you identify a correlation or a causal link in your source? Co-movement between variables does not imply causation. Examine the research design carefully and ensure your claims are strictly supported by the evidence. kaynakcadogrula.com #AcademicWriting #ResearchMethods

Literature reviews fail when sources are listed but not synthesised. Try grouping studies by theme + method, then write the “so what?” for each theme.
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Before choosing SPSS, R, Python, or Stata for a project, define the analysis you need and the assumptions you must check. Software should serve the research design—not replace it.

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A useful dissertation question usually has boundaries: who or what is being studied, where, when, and which relationship, experience, or problem you will investigate.

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ARCHIVAL RESEARCH FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS is an indispensable guide to why archival sources can be invaluable for #IR scholarship and how to use archives effectively.
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Your sampling strategy shapes what your study can credibly claim. In qualitative research, the right approach depends on your research goal and whose perspectives you need to reach.
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Before polishing a research proposal, build an objective-to-data map: objective → variable/evidence → source → analysis. Gaps become visible before they become a methodology problem. wa.link/6zpdw8 #ResearchMethods #PhD

My new book “Genealogy Methods and Techniques” provides something for everyone, no matter what their level of experience.

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Where quantum and quantum-like methods earn their place in behavioural-trial analysis?

New preprint 👇

arxiv.org/abs/2609.21269

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There’s a methods lesson here, too.

The study used both in-person and online focus groups, creating an opportunity to ask students how research settings shape group dynamics, participation, and qualitative data collection. 3/4

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Do you teach #ResearchMethods for #Criminology or #CriminalJustice? Tartaro's book teaches important concepts, with examples in the book (+ more online) expertly edited to highlight #ResearchDesign issues.

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Wishing all SITU members attending #ICTMC2026 a fantastic and productive conference! We hope you enjoy the inspiring sessions, valuable discussions, and networking opportunities. Good luck to all SITU poster presenters, we're sure you'll do brilliantly! 🍀 #ClinicalTrials #ResearchMethods

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What is the role of regulatory documents & individual patient data in drug assessments?
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Consistent Editorial Illustration Series

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📊 What can Exploratory Factor Analysis tell you about your data?

UCSF statistician Steve Gregorich, PhD, introduces EFA and its use for exploring the underlying structure of a set of variables.

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