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Challenges and Opportunities in the Measurement… duration 49 minutes 56 seconds Challenges and Opportunities in the Measurement… Challenges and Opportunities in the Measurement of Global Norms with Tyler Girard - Productivity During Pandemic	Challenges and Opportunities in the Measurement of Global Norms with Tyler Girard - Productivity During Pandemic Tyler Girard will be speaking on the construction, adoption, and effects of international norms are major topics of research in political science. However, our approaches to measurement have… spark cress research michelle dion allison van political science productivity pandemic norm adoption norms countries knowledge questions level lgbt laws country approach policies equality question science degree opinion kind canada things From Allison Van 18 plays 0
How People’s Experience with Local… duration 57 minutes 46 seconds How People’s Experience with Local… How People’s Experience with Local Government Can Hamstring National Governments in Times of Pandemic with Dr. Tom Vargas – Productivity During the Pandemic	How People’s Experience with Local Government Can Hamstring National Governments in Times of Pandemic with Dr. Tom Vargas – Productivity During the Pandemic We argue that people’s everyday interactions with local government shape people’s perceptions of the national government, with implications for how easily the national government can… spark pdp From Allison Van 8 plays 0
Data Collection in AppSheet with Gavin Zhao duration 16 minutes 59 seconds Data Collection in AppSheet with Gavin Zhao Data Collection in AppSheet with Gavin Zhao	Data Collection in AppSheet with Gavin Zhao Gavin Zhao, member of the Brighter Spark Applied Research team introduces AppSheet, a google add-on that allows you to create custom apps. Zhao built an app for Brighter Spark's evaluation of a… brighter spark spark cress app development appsheet data collection From Allison Van 20 plays 0
Building Compelling Video for Knowledge… duration 27 minutes 21 seconds Building Compelling Video for Knowledge… Building Compelling Video for Knowledge Mobilization with Supriya Thukral – Productivity During the Pandemic	Building Compelling Video for Knowledge Mobilization with Supriya Thukral – Productivity During the Pandemic Supriya Thukral, Spark's resident videographer, shares practical tips for making compelling video in our Productivity during Pandemic series. She talks video types and tech set-up, and how you… spark cress video From Allison Van 29 plays 0
Applying Research Methods to Environmental… duration 51 minutes 20 seconds Applying Research Methods to Environmental… Applying Research Methods to Environmental Decision Making with Dr. Heather Dantzker	Applying Research Methods to Environmental Decision Making with Dr. Heather Dantzker In this session, Dantzker will review and discuss the purposes, methodologies, and utility of applied social science research and program evaluation approaches she has used over the course of her… spark talks spark pdp evaluation process questions quality projects conservation lot science water methods making range side folks question activities metrics experts place york heather watershed From Allison Van 18 plays 0
How can practitioners assess the value of social… duration 42 minutes 9 seconds How can practitioners assess the value of social… How can practitioners assess the value of social work interventions? with Knut Sundell	How can practitioners assess the value of social work interventions? with Knut Sundell 1 – Most social work interventions are not well-supported by research. This situation is not likely to change. Although guided by good intentions this may result in poor or even harmful… evidence intervention interventions change theory practitioners relationship question workers clients situation lot talk effect model spark questions sweden knowledge From Allison Van 4 plays 0 Usage Rights CC0
Session 1: Data Visualization Tools with Juan… duration 2 hours 0 minutes Session 1: Data Visualization Tools with Juan… Session 1: Data Visualization Tools with Juan Velasco - Relevant Research	Session 1: Data Visualization Tools with Juan Velasco - Relevant Research In this workship, Juan Velasco demonstrates the use of free and practical tools like Tableau, Datawrapper and Flourish to create stunning and informative of static and interactive data… spark chart tableau cases columns axis excel countries country color column charts rows numbers thing region cell illustrator template filter visualization From Allison Van 99 plays 0
What to Expect in Grad School with Allison Van… duration 47 minutes 28 seconds What to Expect in Grad School with Allison Van… What to Expect in Grad School with Allison Van – Spark Talks	What to Expect in Grad School with Allison Van – Spark Talks Starting graduate school? No matter what program or school you're in, this video will help you orient yourself to this big change. Allison Van will talk about how grad school is different from… lot things methods thing graduate spark students mcmaster class couple sort conversation resources place readings kind conversations tools thoughts grad allison talk From Allison Van 26 plays 0
Qualitative Research Methods 101 with Allison Van… duration 59 minutes 0 seconds Qualitative Research Methods 101 with Allison Van… Qualitative Research Methods 101 with Allison Van - Spark Talk	Qualitative Research Methods 101 with Allison Van - Spark Talk Allison Van is the Executive Director of Spark: a centre for social research innovation at McMaster University. She specializes in mixed-methods complex systems analysis, community/academic… methods things question questions process lot experiences analysis thing bit processes topic kind coding experience talk end statement context sense allison spark From Allison Van 45 plays 0
What We Do at Spark with Michelle Dion –… duration 13 minutes 38 seconds What We Do at Spark with Michelle Dion –… What We Do at Spark with Michelle Dion – Spark Open House	What We Do at Spark with Michelle Dion – Spark Open House In this short video, Michelle Dion, Academic Director of Spark outlines what Spark: a centre for social research innovation is about and how we support social researchers and community leaders. spark michelle dion cress things mcmaster methods types researchers series training space consultation interviews pandemic challenges questions focus place hall wilson infrastructure tools From Allison Van 11 plays 0
A Hidden Universe of Uncertainty with Nate Breznau duration 52 minutes 57 seconds A Hidden Universe of Uncertainty with Nate Breznau A Hidden Universe of Uncertainty with Nate Breznau	A Hidden Universe of Uncertainty with Nate Breznau What happens when hundreds of researchers investigate the same research question with the same data? Answer: almost anything goes. Observing researchers in such a task reveals so many minute… teams study models researchers hypothesis team variance lot science studies model uncertainty methods things analysis analysts problem questions decisions spark talks innovation From Allison Van 9 plays 0 Usage Rights CC0
Research Creation as Responsive Design with Julia… duration 59 minutes 38 seconds Research Creation as Responsive Design with Julia… Research Creation as Responsive Design with Julia Brook & Colleen Reihan	Research Creation as Responsive Design with Julia Brook & Colleen Reihan In this talk, Dr. Collen Renihan and Dr. Julia Brook will discuss their SSHRC- and CFI-funded research project on accessible music theatre for older adults, which they transformed from a face-to-face… music theatre accessibility older adults spark talks participants singing songs kind song process dancing session person researchers opportunities feedback literature community engagement From Allison Van 10 plays 0 Usage Rights CC0
Moving from What Works to What Replicates with… duration 50 minutes 7 seconds Moving from What Works to What Replicates with… Moving from What Works to What Replicates with Bryan Cook and Vivian Wong	Moving from What Works to What Replicates with Bryan Cook and Vivian Wong The overarching mission of many social science researchers is to understand “what works” for improving life outcomes. However, mounting evidence suggests that results from many studies do… replication studies study assumptions registration reproducibility effect characteristics field settings effects practices science things analysis intervention lot methods procedures treatment spark talks innovation From Allison Van 1 plays 0 Usage Rights CC0
Applied Social Research: Insights and… duration 42 minutes 3 seconds Applied Social Research: Insights and… Applied Social Research: Insights and Opportunities with Brighter Spark Applied Research – Spark Talks	Applied Social Research: Insights and Opportunities with Brighter Spark Applied Research – Spark Talks Spark has been embarking for the last two years on a journey with partners in the community to apply the best of social science research to the real challenges of running community services and… team kind organization spark process projects things lot experience positions challenge clients position grad skills phd assistant jeff change organizations opportunity summer hours From Allison Van 20 plays 0
Turning critique into promise: How situationalism… duration 51 minutes 29 seconds Turning critique into promise: How situationalism… Turning critique into promise: How situationalism can aid qualitative interviewing with Anders Vassenden and Marte Mangset	Turning critique into promise: How situationalism can aid qualitative interviewing with Anders Vassenden and Marte Mangset In their talk, Vassenden and Mangset answer to a recent interactionist/situationist critique of qualitative interviews. This critique holds that because interviews are social encounters with… interviews interview situation things class questions norms problem situations interviewer lot study ethnography findings studies bit method meaning sociology bureaucrats spark talks innovation From Allison Van 5 plays 0 Usage Rights CC0
Dealing with Data Outliers with Dr. Michelle Dion… duration 21 minutes 9 seconds Dealing with Data Outliers with Dr. Michelle Dion… Dealing with Data Outliers with Dr. Michelle Dion – Spark Open House	Dealing with Data Outliers with Dr. Michelle Dion – Spark Open House In this video, Michelle Dion, Academic Director of Spark discusses outliers — instances of data that do not fit the theory or model. She talks about a range of approaches to addressing them… michelle dion spark cress outliers quantitative theory outlier kind experience model observations characteristics analysis bit sort regression salaries observation person faculty variable thing things From Allison Van 8 plays 0
Session 1: Design Principles for Data… duration 1 hour 39 minutes Session 1: Design Principles for Data… Session 1: Design Principles for Data Visualization with Juan Velasco	Session 1: Design Principles for Data Visualization with Juan Velasco Hosted by Juan Velasco, a visual journalist with a long career focused on visualizing complex research and scientific information, this session will help participants understand why design is an… data visualization relevant research spark charts visualization graphics lot chart idea things numbers color times problem pie scale circles bar elements bottom graphic thing side From Allison Van 66 plays 0
Session 2: Design Principles for Data… duration 1 hour 19 minutes Session 2: Design Principles for Data… Session 2: Design Principles for Data Visualization with Juan Velasco	Session 2: Design Principles for Data Visualization with Juan Velasco Hosted by Juan Velasco, a visual journalist with a long career focused on visualizing complex research and scientific information, this session will help participants understand why design is an… relevant research spark sherman centre visualization lot color graphics charts idea maps things chart attention colors kind cases space elements text visualizations numbers york ways From Allison Van 33 plays 0
Better Interviews: Tips for Listening with… duration 31 minutes 30 seconds Better Interviews: Tips for Listening with… Better Interviews: Tips for Listening with Allison Van - Productivity Durig Pandemic	Better Interviews: Tips for Listening with Allison Van - Productivity Durig Pandemic Summarizing experience gained through thousands of research interviews, Allison Van continues her Better Interview series by demonstrating and discussing approaches to deeper listening within… spark cress interviews research qualitative interviewing interview person mind conditions lot situation process things bit dance practices conversation notes kind practice moment experience beginner minutes From Allison Van 46 plays 0
“Nothing About Us Without Us”:… duration 47 minutes 42 seconds “Nothing About Us Without Us”:… “Nothing About Us Without Us”: Ukrainian Sex Worker Politics with Dafna Rachok	“Nothing About Us Without Us”: Ukrainian Sex Worker Politics with Dafna Rachok Sex work provides a perfect example to ponder the distinctions between formal and informal politics and explore the relationships of money, intimacy, and authenticity. Building on the ethnographic… productivity during pandemic spark feminism workers ukraine lot organization hiv instance participants politics activity worker issue question talk money things clients pandemic groups government model From Allison Van 51 plays 0
Data Management 101 with Dr. Michelle Dion - Open… duration 16 minutes 27 seconds Data Management 101 with Dr. Michelle Dion - Open… Data Management 101 with Dr. Michelle Dion - Open House	Data Management 101 with Dr. Michelle Dion - Open House In this video, Dr. Michelle Dion, Academic Director of Spark introduces the key considerations involved in effective data management and resources for doing it right. She talks about different… michelle dion spark data management cress files copies cloud team drive ethics types questions copy researchers kind laptop drives access plan folders dropbox tool tools place From Allison Van 14 plays 0
Compelling Websites with Celine Keomany –… duration 18 minutes 11 seconds Compelling Websites with Celine Keomany –… Compelling Websites with Celine Keomany – Open House	Compelling Websites with Celine Keomany – Open House In this video, Spark's own webmaster, Celine Keomany, talks about how you can build an informative and eye-catching academic website. She shares the elements of an effective academic website,… spark cress celine keomany websites lot colors bit images thing elements resources background color aspects question language science wordpress headings team ideas audience composition theme voice From Allison Van 48 plays 0
Asking and Analyzing Demographic Questions for… duration 21 minutes 42 seconds Asking and Analyzing Demographic Questions for… Asking and Analyzing Demographic Questions for Intersectionality with Rochelle Wijeshingha	Asking and Analyzing Demographic Questions for Intersectionality with Rochelle Wijeshingha Rochelle Wijesingha, a member of the Brighter Spark Applied Research team discusses how to address demographic questions in quantitative analysis in ways that both reflect complex human realities and… race anti-racism identities spark cress rochelle wijesingha gender intersectionality questions analysis question survey model sample responses population statistics census surveys category times lot effects examples kind From Allison Van 33 plays 0
Using Digital Ethnography To Understand Online… duration 18 minutes 8 seconds Using Digital Ethnography To Understand Online… Using Digital Ethnography To Understand Online Communities with Astara van der Jaght — Open House	Using Digital Ethnography To Understand Online Communities with Astara van der Jaght — Open House In this video Astara van der Jagt discusses the pandemic-friendly research method of digital ethnography and how researchers across disciplines can apply it to understand online communities and… astara van der jagt spark cress ethnography digital race ethnographer ethnographers dot participants variety methods researchers variation experience participant environment field pandemic history ways challenge things journals From Allison Van 30 plays 0