Designing studies that survive scrutiny: pre-registration in industry research
Why fixing hypotheses and analysis plans before data collection protects both credibility and budget.
Read moreInsights
Methods notes, reports, and briefings from our research teams. Written to be useful to people who commission and use research, not only to those who produce it.
Field sampling in variable environments: a practical quality framework
Chain-of-custody, calibration, and replication practices for environmental and infrastructure programs.
Read moreEvaluating AI systems the way we evaluate medical devices
What clinical evidence standards can teach technology buyers about validation, monitoring, and post-market surveillance.
Read moreWhen survey data lies: nonresponse, mode effects, and what to do about them
Practical adjustments for organizations that rely on surveys for high-stakes decisions.
Read moreMeasuring what a program actually changed
Quasi-experimental designs for evaluators who cannot randomize.
Read moreReading a materials test report: five questions to ask
What conformance numbers do and don't tell you about real-world durability.
Read moreGet new insights by email
One message a month. No promotional content.