Methods Core

The Methods Core provides expertise in research design, statistical analysis, qualitative and mixed-method research, and data management. This core is creating a data repository and unified data architecture to optimize users’ ability to access formative data as well as engage in resource sharing. It supports the Mental Health Disparities Core by managing the technical aspects of and access to the two consent-to-contact databases as well as the Shared Instrument Library.

This core is led by Daniel Feaster, PhD (Core Director), Raymond Balise, PhD, and Joseph De Santis, PhD (Core Co-Directors).

Core Leadership

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The Methods Core is ready to help your project every step of the way! Please see the flowchart for when you can most benefit from a Methods Core consultation.

Methods Consult types include:

Quantitative Research Methods
Designing a study
Analyses sections / Power Analyses
Qualitative Research Methods
Building a Database/ Data Management
Measures / Instrumentation
Statistical mentoring
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Request a consultation via the Research Navigation Portal!

Core-Related Activities, Resources and Links

CHARM Research Navigation Portal
See our Methods Core Recommended Resources page for links to helpful tools, measures, publicly available datasets, and more!

Recently Completed Activities

In 2023, the Methods Core launched the CHARM “Tech Talks” Series, hosting two presenters:

“Technology Partnerships in Academic Research: What They Look Like and Why They’re Important” Presenter: Rana Saber, MS, MSL (Northwestern University)
“e-Health and A.I.: Ethical Issues and Considerations” Presenter: Scott McIntosh, PhD (University of Rochester). To access a recording of this presentation, click here.

Stay tuned for upcoming CHARM Tech Talks!

The Methods Core also launched the new and improved Research Navigation Portal. To see a recording of our launch event which includes a tutorial of the portal, click here.

Click here to see all CHARM’s recent events, including several Methods Core events.