We're hiring! Spark at McMaster is seeking a passionate Research Assistant III to lead our project in juvenile detention centres. Make a difference in the lives of youth by addressing trauma, mental health, and more. 🌟 Part-time, $25/hr. Apply now:

📊 Rewatch Rod Little's crucial Spark Talk on Handling Missing Data in Social Science Studies from Jan 19, 2023. Learn more here: [ #SparkResearchReplay.

Don't miss Salomé Do's innovative talk on using Sequential Transfer Learning to annotate millions of texts with human-level accuracy. Originally presented on Jan 12, 2024. Watch here: [ #SparkResearchReplay.

📈 Spark offers Research Team Training & Coaching to ensure your team is well-prepared and protocols are clear. Custom training available to meet your needs. Learn more: [ #ResearchTraining #SparkResearch.

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Revisit Josh Seim's fascinating Spark Talk on Participant Observation, Observant Participation, and Hybrid Ethnography from Dec 1, 2023. Tune in here: [ #SparkResearchReplay.

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Missed it the first time? Catch up with Knut Sundell's insightful talk on assessing the value of social work interventions. Originally aired on Nov 24, 2023. Watch now: [ #SparkResearchReplay.

This #SparkResearchReplay brings us back to November 2023 and the Spark Talk “Using Multinomial Logistic Regression to identify bias in Predictive Policing Algorithms” by Andrea Daviera. Replay it here:

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🗣️ Explore our Spark Talks & Video Repository! Watch virtual research methods talks from global researchers. Available online anytime. Check it out: #SparkTalks #ResearchMethods.

⏰ What time is it? It’s #SparkResearchReplay time! This week’s video is “Moving from What Works to What Replicates” with Bryan Cook & Vivian Wong. See it here:

🏢 Join us at the CoLab! LR Wilson 5803 is a perfect co-working space for graduate students and faculty. Enjoy a coffee bar, open workspaces, and private rooms. Learn more: #CoWorking #SparkResearch.

🎥 Discover our Qualitative Suite! Ideal for interviews, focus groups, and more. Free for FSS faculty and graduate students, available at reasonable rates for others. Learn more: #QualResearch #SparkResearch.

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🚀 Looking for research methods advice? Request a Research Conversation with Spark! We offer up to 4 hours of FREE coaching each year on any social research topic. Perfect for students, staff, and community researchers. Learn more: #ResearchSupport.

We have a great #SparkResearchReplay Seminar for you this week! See for yourself, the Spark Talk "A Hidden Universe of Uncertainty” by Nate Breznau. Watch it here:

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