Research Design and Quantitative Methods

Mainstream quantitative research in the social sciences has undergone critical paradigm shifts in the past ten years. The replication crisis has led to increased focus on causal research designs and greater transparency and rigor in data collection, analysis and reporting across fields. 

In this colloquium, researchers from across the social sciences at the University of Bergen (departments of Comparative Politics, Economics Government, and Sociology) convene to discuss state-of-the-art methods, research designs, and methodological developments. The group constitutes a sounding board that aims to provide critical and constructive feedback on early-stage research (e.g., working papers, pre-analysis plans, research proposals), with a focus on theoretical arguments, causal identification, measurement and data collection, statistical modeling, and ethics.

We meet approximately three times per semester, and the involved departments take turns in hosting the colloquium. The meetings normally take place on Thursday 12.00-13.00.

Want to Join?

Everyone interested in quantitative methods and research designs is welcome to join the group or single seminars. If you would like to sign up to receive colloquium invitations, send an e-mail to jana.belschner@uib.no .