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We are based in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Leeds (https://socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/). Our objective is to support the dissemination and adoption of innovative and rigorous research methods in the Social Sciences.

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Eike Mark Rinke @emrinke.bsky.social · May 23

Most weeks I recommend to our Leeds @ukrepro.bsky.social network an "Open Research Friday Reading". Why not share it here, too?

Today I shared "A Manifesto for a Globally DEI Open Science" by @sakshighai.bsky.social et al. - important read for any social scientist ☝️

www.nature.com/articles/s44...

A manifesto for a globally diverse, equitable, and inclusive open science - Communications Psychology

Psychology must embrace more responsible practices in design, reporting, generalisation, and evaluation of research to counteract the spectre of Questionable Generalisability Practices and the issue o...

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · May 21

"Meeting the AI and Big Data Revolutions in Quantitative Social Science" - IN PERSON event in Leeds on 24 June at 3:30-5pm (+ drinks 5-6pm)

Join us for this exciting participatory event with an opening from me!

cc @lida-leeds.bsky.social @srmleeds.bsky.social

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Meeting the AI and Big Data Revolutions in Quantitative Social Science

Introducing the LIDA: Science of Data Science Programme. Join us for lectures and interactive discussion followed by drinks and networking.

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Social Research Methods at Leeds @srmleeds.bsky.social · May 16

Discover how narrative methods bring data to life in qualitative research in this quick video with our expert Dr. Rebecca Shaw.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEtb...

Narratives in Qualitative Research

YouTube video by Social Research Methods Centre

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POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · May 13

Dr Eike Rinke and co-authors have had their article on 'The reliability of replications' published by The Royal Society 📃

In it, @emrinke.bsky.social explores the importance of including clear explanations alongside research results 🔍

royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

The reliability of replications: a study in computational reproductions | Royal Society Open Science

This study investigates researcher variability in computational reproduction, an activity for which it is least expected. Eighty-five independent teams attempted numerical replication of results from ...

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · May 13

Last chance to sign up for this FREE one-off, in-person workshop on selection bias on Friday in Leeds!

@whiteroseuc.bsky.social @srmleeds.bsky.social @nihrleedsbrc.bsky.social @choral-research.bsky.social

Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · May 9

FREE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: A practical introduction to selection bias in clinical research (16 May, Leeds)

There are a few places left on this workshop offering a practical introduction to selection bias arranged by the @nihr.bsky.social Statistics Group.

Link: tinyurl.com/introtoselectionbias2025

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · May 8

At 4pm-5pm on Thursday 15th May, I'm giving an in person introduction to causal diagrams for social scientists.

Come along if you haven't already heard me speak on the topic. I am hoping to go for food and drinks afterwards.

cc @srmleeds.bsky.social @lssi.bsky.social @whiteroseuc.bsky.social

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · May 6

Peer Community in
PCI, a free recommendation process of scientific
preprints based on peer reviews and a journal

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Peer Community In - free peer review & validation of preprints of articles

PCI is a non-profit open science organization of scientists to evaluate, recommend and publish research preprints in free open access

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · May 6

DON'T MISS: "Moving through the fog: considering #causality in health inequalities research"

The next Alan Turing Institute Causal Inference Interest Group seminar with @mkellyirving.bsky.social on 12th May 2025 at 3pm BST!

Register at: turing-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#CIIG #EpiSky #CausalSky

Advert for the next causal inference interest group seminar with Michelle Kelly-Irving

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · May 6

Chambers, C.D., Tzavella, L. The past, present and future of Registered Reports. Nat Hum Behav 6, 29–42 (2022). doi.org/10.1038/s415...

The past, present and future of Registered Reports - Nature Human Behaviour

Registered Reports were introduced a decade ago as a means for improving the rigour and credibility of confirmatory research. Chambers and Tzavella overview the format’s past, its current status and f...

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Dr Kelly Lloyd @kellylloyd.bsky.social · Apr 23

📣 New Open Research event at University of Leeds

Open Research for All: Bridging Disciplines 🌉

Join us at this in-person event (including lunch) on Wed 14 May (11am-2pm) for several exciting OR talks 🌟

Register: leeds.libcal.com/event/4369744

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Open Research for All: Bridging Disciplines

Join us at this in-person event (including lunch) on Wednesday 14 May (11:00-14:00, Level 13 Research Meeting Rooms in Edward Boyle library) for several exciting open research...

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · Apr 22

Championing #OpenResearch to Drive Cultural Transformation (Wed 30 April, 1pm 🕐, online🛜, all welcome👋) 👇

leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope...

Find out what’s been happening in the six months since our launch event for the open research champions network and the Open Research Hub 🚀

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Social Research Methods at Leeds @srmleeds.bsky.social · Apr 3

More methods at Leeds!
Join us on the 15th of May to hear @pwgtennant.bsky.social discuss 'Good and bad controls: an introduction to causal diagrams'
Further information and link to register below,
socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/good-...

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · Mar 26

Do you have recommendations for people who are interested in / have spoken about the problems (practical or ethical) of using AI in social science research?

They need to be UK based. I am organising a panel for an event. Thank you so much!

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Jose Pina-Sánchez 🇪🇺 @jpinasanchez.bsky.social · Feb 21

Ever wondered how measurement error sneaks into Social Science research, and what can we do about it? No? Well, now you can hear me wierdly ramble about it for 7 whole minutes 🎤🫠: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/methods-clips/

Methods Clips | Social Research Methods Centre

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Social Research Methods at Leeds @srmleeds.bsky.social · Mar 7

' #RealistEvaluation: Principles and Practice'
Meet the authors: Ana Manzano & Emma Williams.
On the 7th May at the Social Research Methods centre of the University of Leeds.
Further details and tickets available here: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/meet-...

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