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Social Research Methods at Leeds
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We are based in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Leeds (https://socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/). Our objective is to support the dissemination and adoption of innovative and rigorous research methods in the Social Sciences.
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DON'T MISS TODAY AT 3PM UK TIME: "Making Rigorous Causal Inference More Mainstream" with @dingdingpeng.the100.ci

The first in the new season of causal inference seminars from the #CIIG

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October 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
srmleeds.bsky.social
Researchers, methods enthusiasts, check out our programme of events on #ResearchMethods for this academic year!
Find more here: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/
October 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
srmleeds.bsky.social
In our latest clip, we have the privilege of featuring Prof. Ray Pawson @sspatleeds.bsky.social presenting “The Rise and Fall and Rise of Evaluation Research.”
A must-watch for anyone interested in #RealistMethods and #PolicyEvaluation more broadly.
socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/methods-clips/
Methods Clips | Social Research Methods Centre
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October 10, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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emrinke.bsky.social
Most weeks I recommend to our Leeds @ukrepro.bsky.social network an "Open Research Friday Reading". Why not share it here, too?

Today I shared "A Manifesto for a Globally DEI Open Science" by @sakshighai.bsky.social et al. - important read for any social scientist ☝️

www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A manifesto for a globally diverse, equitable, and inclusive open science - Communications Psychology
Psychology must embrace more responsible practices in design, reporting, generalisation, and evaluation of research to counteract the spectre of Questionable Generalisability Practices and the issue o...
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May 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
"Meeting the AI and Big Data Revolutions in Quantitative Social Science" - IN PERSON event in Leeds on 24 June at 3:30-5pm (+ drinks 5-6pm)

Join us for this exciting participatory event with an opening from me!

cc @lida-leeds.bsky.social @srmleeds.bsky.social

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Meeting the AI and Big Data Revolutions in Quantitative Social Science
Introducing the LIDA: Science of Data Science Programme. Join us for lectures and interactive discussion followed by drinks and networking.
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May 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
srmleeds.bsky.social
Discover how narrative methods bring data to life in qualitative research in this quick video with our expert Dr. Rebecca Shaw.
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Narratives in Qualitative Research
YouTube video by Social Research Methods Centre
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May 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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polisatleeds.bsky.social
Dr Eike Rinke and co-authors have had their article on 'The reliability of replications' published by The Royal Society 📃

In it, @emrinke.bsky.social explores the importance of including clear explanations alongside research results 🔍

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The reliability of replications: a study in computational reproductions | Royal Society Open Science
This study investigates researcher variability in computational reproduction, an activity for which it is least expected. Eighty-five independent teams attempted numerical replication of results from ...
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May 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
Last chance to sign up for this FREE one-off, in-person workshop on selection bias on Friday in Leeds!

@whiteroseuc.bsky.social @srmleeds.bsky.social @nihrleedsbrc.bsky.social @choral-research.bsky.social
pwgtennant.bsky.social Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · May 9
FREE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: A practical introduction to selection bias in clinical research (16 May, Leeds)

There are a few places left on this workshop offering a practical introduction to selection bias arranged by the @nihr.bsky.social Statistics Group.

Link: tinyurl.com/introtoselectionbias2025
May 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
At 4pm-5pm on Thursday 15th May, I'm giving an in person introduction to causal diagrams for social scientists.

Come along if you haven't already heard me speak on the topic. I am hoping to go for food and drinks afterwards.

cc @srmleeds.bsky.social @lssi.bsky.social @whiteroseuc.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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openresleeds.bsky.social
Peer Community in
PCI, a free recommendation process of scientific
preprints based on peer reviews and a journal

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Peer Community In - free peer review & validation of preprints of articles
PCI is a non-profit open science organization of scientists to evaluate, recommend and publish research preprints in free open access
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May 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
DON'T MISS: "Moving through the fog: considering #causality in health inequalities research"

The next Alan Turing Institute Causal Inference Interest Group seminar with @mkellyirving.bsky.social on 12th May 2025 at 3pm BST!

Register at: turing-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#CIIG #EpiSky #CausalSky
Advert for the next causal inference interest group seminar with Michelle Kelly-Irving
May 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Chambers, C.D., Tzavella, L. The past, present and future of Registered Reports. Nat Hum Behav 6, 29–42 (2022). doi.org/10.1038/s415...
The past, present and future of Registered Reports - Nature Human Behaviour
Registered Reports were introduced a decade ago as a means for improving the rigour and credibility of confirmatory research. Chambers and Tzavella overview the format’s past, its current status and f...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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kellylloyd.bsky.social
📣 New Open Research event at University of Leeds

Open Research for All: Bridging Disciplines 🌉

Join us at this in-person event (including lunch) on Wed 14 May (11am-2pm) for several exciting OR talks 🌟

Register: leeds.libcal.com/event/4369744

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Open Research for All: Bridging Disciplines
Join us at this in-person event (including lunch) on Wednesday 14 May (11:00-14:00, Level 13 Research Meeting Rooms in Edward Boyle library) for several exciting open research...
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April 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Championing #OpenResearch to Drive Cultural Transformation (Wed 30 April, 1pm 🕐, online🛜, all welcome👋) 👇

leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope...

Find out what’s been happening in the six months since our launch event for the open research champions network and the Open Research Hub 🚀
April 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
srmleeds.bsky.social
More methods at Leeds!
Join us on the 15th of May to hear @pwgtennant.bsky.social discuss 'Good and bad controls: an introduction to causal diagrams'
Further information and link to register below,
socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/good-...
April 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
Do you have recommendations for people who are interested in / have spoken about the problems (practical or ethical) of using AI in social science research?

They need to be UK based. I am organising a panel for an event. Thank you so much!
March 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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jpinasanchez.bsky.social
Ever wondered how measurement error sneaks into Social Science research, and what can we do about it? No? Well, now you can hear me wierdly ramble about it for 7 whole minutes 🎤🫠: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/methods-clips/
Methods Clips | Social Research Methods Centre
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February 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
srmleeds.bsky.social
' #RealistEvaluation: Principles and Practice'
Meet the authors: Ana Manzano & Emma Williams.
On the 7th May at the Social Research Methods centre of the University of Leeds.
Further details and tickets available here: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/meet-...
March 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM