Program Overview

In behavioral and mental health research, encountering conflicting metrics, such as differences between parent reports, teacher assessments, clinical interviews, or self-reports, is the norm rather than the exception. Traditional training often recommends averaging scores, discarding measures, or addressing discrepancies only as study limitations.

The Interpreting Discrepant Results program takes a different approach. This virtual masterclass introduces evidence-based frameworks that help researchers and practitioners transform data mismatches into meaningful, context-rich insights.

Participants will learn how discrepancies between measures and informants can provide valuable information that strengthens research design, assessment interpretation, and clinical decision-making.

Program Details

• Format: Interactive Weekend Program – In Person
• Structure: 10 comprehensive topics delivered across 2 days

Each Topic Includes

• 25-minute expert-led lecture
• 30-minute interactive activity
  • 5-minute setup
  • 15-minute group or individual work
  • 10-minute discussion and sharing

Participant Support

• Daily open Q&A sessions
• Opportunities for one-on-one discussion with program leaders
• Interactive learning environment for researchers, clinicians, trainees, and applied professionals

Instructors

• Dr. Andres De Los Reyes – University of Maryland
• Dr. Matthew Lerner – A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

Together, they bring more than 50 years of combined experience studying discrepant results, multi-informant assessments, and methodological innovations in behavioral health research.

What You Will Learn

Integrating Discrepant Data

Master approaches for separating meaningful real-world variation from measurement error when analyzing conflicting data sources.

Building Core Content Expertise

Develop foundational knowledge of discrepant results concepts to support effective collaboration with methodologists, statisticians, and quantitative researchers.

Reframing Informant Disagreement

Learn why differences among informants (parents, teachers, clinicians, and self-reports) often represent valuable contextual information rather than flaws in study design.

Practical Assessment Frameworks

Acquire structured strategies for designing studies, selecting assessment approaches, and interpreting data in ways that leverage, rather than ignore, discrepancies.

Applying Evidence-Based Methods

Explore research-supported frameworks for understanding, evaluating, and communicating discrepant findings across clinical and research settings.

Micro-Credentials & Certification

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive:

• Professional certification demonstrating expertise in interpreting and utilizing discrepant results
• Digital micro-credential badge
• Shareable credential for LinkedIn, CVs, professional portfolios, and continuing professional development records

Get Started

Program dates and scheduling will be developed with participant availability in mind.

Submit Your Availability & Interest Form Here