Research
The Methods Lab
The Methods Lab team has extensive experience in designing, conducting, and disseminating social-science research. Our team has journal editorial experience and has published in top-tier journals such as American Educational Research Journal, Urban Education, Journal of Mixed Methods Research, International Journal of Qualitative Methods, Educational and Psychological Measurement, and Science Education. We are prepared to offer support in conceptualization of a project, conducting data collection and/or analysis, or consult at any point along your path to research dissemination.
Study Design
- Problem Statements
- Research Purpose & Questions
- Methodological Alignment
- Instrument Development
Data Collection
- Interviews & Focus Groups
- Think Aloud Tasks
- Surveys
- Tests
- Observations & Rubrics
Data Analysis
- Advanced Quantitative
- Modern Measurement (Rasch)
- Qualitative
- Mixed Methods & Data Integration
Database Management
- SPSS, Excel, Access, FileMaker Pro
Dissemination
- Manuscript Review
- Generating Reports for Various Audiences
Research Workshops
- Research Design
- Analysis (Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Measurement)