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Biographical mapping resources available

The University of Manchester has published new resources on how to use biographical maps to research earlier life experiences. Biographical mapping is a rich, multisensory approach to …

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New publications offer guidance on secondary data analysis and resources

NCRM has published two new guides on the subject of secondary data. The publications are: The NCRM wayfinder guide to moving to secondary data analysis The …

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Changing Research Practices project enters third phase

NCRM's Changing Research Practices project is now in its third phase. Launched in 2020, the project looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected research …

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Four key methods for evaluating policy impact

It has often been said that COVID-19 has made amateur epidemiologists of us all, and perhaps less often, amateur behavioural scientists and economists too. As society has …

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Report examines interface of health research and social science

A new NCRM report examines the interface of health research and social science. The report is based on three mini-studies: a survey of top health-social science journals; …

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Online learning resource on factorial survey experiments now available

A new online learning resource on factorial survey experiments (FSEs) is now available on the NCRM website. Presented by Dr Tamara Gutfleisch from the University of Mannheim, …

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Workshop to explore online survey design

A workshop organised by the GenPopWeb2 network will explore the design and implementation of online surveys. The free event will take place online on Tuesday, 28 …

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Registration opens for 2021 Research Methods e-Festival

Registration is now open for the 2021 Research Methods e-Festival, which will be held online on 25-29 October. The e-festival will feature more than 80 sessions over …