Most behavioral science research today is strictly quantitative which often omit large amounts of information on context, meaning-making and processes leading to behavior. Further, many measures are constructed poorly, or in an ad-hoc manner, often developed in contexts other than the one in which the research is currently conducted in. This means for you as an organization, the data you are getting from quantitative scales alone may produce misleading insights. Qualitative and indigenous psychology approaches can help overcome such problems, providing a richer and deeper understanding of phenomena. This is done through the collection and analysis of non-numerical data such as interviews, open-ended data and naturalistic behavior. Qualitative and indigenous psychology approaches are a critical instrument for any applied behavioral scientist.

However, qualitative approaches are commonly haphazardly done, and applied practitioners often ask if “they’re doing it right”. This workshop provides a practical guide to qualitative and indigenous research with a focus on data analysis of interviews and open-ended survey data (and how to go beyond just counting themes). This workshop aims to give you a firm understanding of the principles, sampling, data analysis, data management, and theorizing about qualitative data. This workshop will feature applied exercises and will discuss common issues and practical tips in qualitative research.

Famous effects in behavioral science do not replicate. What does that mean for you?

Behavioral science is confronted with waste and inefficient investment: by some counts, as much as 70% of prominent effects are shown to be poorly replicable. If you rely on the business-as-usual approach, chances are your company is confronted with similar inefficient use of resources.

Many behavioral science insights – at universities and companies alike – may not be true. Or worse, they may have unintended adverse effects. Also worrisome is that the general public is becoming increasingly aware of the issue. How can you ensure your evidence-based behavioral science is up-to-date and as efficient as possible?

In this workshop, the “replication crisis” and its different causes will be tackled by some of the leading experts in psychology. Clarity will be given to current, contentious debates. Participants will be equipped with tools to run their own research more robustly and more efficiently and to better understand how to make their own work more robust and less wasteful. The workshop will benefit client outcomes and increase the value-added of the research services you provide.

High impact behavioral science often entail research that needs coordination across multiple countries and continents. These skills are easily transferable to complex studies in the business world.

This workshop aims to equip you with principles and concrete tools in starting and managing complex multi-site research projects.  It will feature case studies of the unique issues faced in multi-partner collaborations and ways to tackle these.