Research Design & Data Analysis Lab

Office of Sponsored Programs

About Us

The mission of the Office of Research, Scholarship, and Sponsored Programs (ORSSP) Research Design and Data Analysis Lab is to support research at The University of Texas at Tyler by providing students, faculty, and staff with expert guidance in developing research designs and methods and conducting data analyses that are based on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches.

Our Objectives

• Provide guidance in the development of research designs and methods for the use with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches including one-on-one consulting, workshops, and tutorials online.
• Develop a repository of online resources on research approaches, designs, methods, and data analysis for use by students, faculty, staff, and beyond.

Our Team

• Meet our consultants and schedule an appointment
• Meet our staff

Resources

• Visit our resources page to help you with academic writing, qualtrics, data science research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and machine learning.

Upcoming Webinars and Workshops

TOPIC		DESCRIPTION		DATE		TIME		SPEAKER		REGISTER
Measuring Hidden Constructs: Introduction to Latent Factor Analysis		Latent factor analysis is a powerful statistical technique used to identify underlying variables, or "latent factors," that cannot be directly observed. This method is widely employed in fields such as psychology, education, and social sciences to simplify complex datasets and reveal hidden structures that drive observable behavior. By modeling these latent factors, researchers can better understand the nature of constructs such as intelligence, depression, or personality traits which are often multifaceted and difficult to measure directly.		3/12/25		12-1 pm		Dr. Brandon Bretl		REGISTER NOW
Spring 2025 Qualitative Book Club: Meeting #3		The qualitative book club is a place to boost your knowledge of qualitative research. Each long semester, a different book is chosen. Spring 2025 book is: Charmaz, K. (2014). Constructing grounded theory (2nd ed.). SAGE.  Meeting #3: Chapters 5-6		3/13/25		7-8 pm		Dr. Yonjoo Cho, Dr. Diane Smedley, and Dr. Jennifer Watters		REGISTER NOW
Academic Writing Meeting #2: Choosing a Target Journal		Choosing an optimal journal has potential to conserve your time and energy as well as help you achieve your publication goals at a desirable pace.		3/28/25		11a-12p		Dr. Babs McAlister		REGISTER NOW
Let’s cover the basics of AI		Join us for this webinar as we delve into the fundamental concepts and technical terminology of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of core AI concepts and the evolution of the AI field. Faculty members will gain a foundational understanding of AI, methods for evaluating AI models, and insights into the diverse range of AI models that are shaping the future. This webinar aims to equip educators and researchers with the essential knowledge required to effectively integrate AI into their academic, research, and professional pursuits.		4/11/25		12-1 pm		Dr. Sagnik Dakshit		REGISTER NOW
Spring 2025 Qualitative Book Club: Meeting #4		The qualitative book club is a place to boost your knowledge of qualitative research. Each long semester, a different book is chosen. Spring 2025 book is: Charmaz, K. (2014). Constructing grounded theory (2nd ed.). SAGE.  Meeting #4: Chapters 8-9		4/17/25		7-8 pm		Dr. Yonjoo Cho, Dr. Diane Smedley, and Dr. Jennifer Watters		REGISTER NOW
Academic Writing Meeting #3: Responding to Journal Reviewers		After considerable waiting to receive feedback on a manuscript submission, it can be challenging for writers to respond to that feedback in an organized, timely, and professional manner. One successfully used approach will be shared; attendees will have an opportunity to share their own helpful tips.		4/18/25		11a-12p		Dr. Babs McAlister		REGISTER NOW
Spring 2025 Qualitative Book Club: Meeting #5		The qualitative book club is a place to boost your knowledge of qualitative research. Each long semester, a different book is chosen. Spring 2025 book is: Charmaz, K. (2014). Constructing grounded theory (2nd ed.). SAGE.  Meeting #5: Chapters 10-11		5/8/25		7-8 pm		Dr. Yonjoo Cho, Dr. Diane Smedley, and Dr. Jennifer Watters		REGISTER NOW
SAVE THE DATE! Spring 2025 Academic Writing Retreat		Embrace the benefit of allocated time to focus on your writing. Be encouraged by your peers with similar writing aspirations. Come with a plan in place and leave feeling proud of your progress!		5/23/25 - 5/24/25		TBD		Dr. Babs McAlister		Face to Face Location on UT Tyler Campus / site [TBD]

Watch recordings and resources from past webinars and workshops.