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August 10, 2021: Eva Vivalt
Topic: Uses of Forecasts in Research
Abstract:
Evidence from the Social Science Prediction Platform Researchers are increasingly collecting ex ante forecasts of study results. These forecasts can help evaluate the novelty and credibility of research results; mitigate publication bias against null results; answer substantive research questions; provide priors for Bayesian analysis; and help with experimental design, among other potential benefits. The Social Science Prediction Platform is a centralized platform that has been helping researchers collect forecasts for their own projects. This presentation will give an overview of the project and take a look at how the Social Science Prediction Platform is currently being used. Transparency-related features will also be highlighted.
About the speaker:
Eva Vivalt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. Her main research interests are in cash transfers, reducing barriers to evidence-based decision-making, and global priorities research.
Additional information regarding this event will be updated here as it becomes available.
Topic: Uses of Forecasts in Research
Abstract:
Evidence from the Social Science Prediction Platform Researchers are increasingly collecting ex ante forecasts of study results. These forecasts can help evaluate the novelty and credibility of research results; mitigate publication bias against null results; answer substantive research questions; provide priors for Bayesian analysis; and help with experimental design, among other potential benefits. The Social Science Prediction Platform is a centralized platform that has been helping researchers collect forecasts for their own projects. This presentation will give an overview of the project and take a look at how the Social Science Prediction Platform is currently being used. Transparency-related features will also be highlighted.
About the speaker:
Eva Vivalt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. Her main research interests are in cash transfers, reducing barriers to evidence-based decision-making, and global priorities research.
Additional information regarding this event will be updated here as it becomes available.