2025-2026 CARMA Methods Review Watch Series events this week
CARMA (Consortium for the Advancement of Research Methods & Analysis) is a non-profit academic center at Texas Tech University now in our 26th year of providing research methods education. We are pleased to announce we have four CARMA Methods Review Watch Series events this week. (see full schedule below). There is no fee to participate in the Watch Series, it is co-sponsored by the AOM Research Methods Division, and it is open to all (including AOM and non-AOM members). Register for the Series and join any or all the sessions that match your interests.
Background
The Summer Watch Series concept originated in June of 2021 at the University of Minnesota and was proposed to CARMA by Elizabeth Campbell, Betty Zhou, and Chris Winchester. Their goal was to informally convene groups of those interested in research methods to learn more about topics of interest and build connections. Based on their success, this August CARMA will extend this successful Series to include more sessions and involve more schools.
The Methods Review Watch Series events will be hosted on four dates for summer 2025, with both morning and afternoon sessions, resulting in live viewing of eight CARMA Webcast Lectures. Dates include August 5, August 7, August 12, and August 14 (avoiding conflict with other CARMA summer programs, RMD events, and the AOM conference). The lectures were selected from CARMA Video Library and help those wanting a review of research methods topics, including those preparing for comprehensive exams. For each of the eight sessions, background readings will be provided, the lecture will be streamed live by CARMA, and a Q&A session with a Discussant (typically the webcast lecture presenter) will be offered. A Methods Review Watch Series Discussion Board will also be available during the Watch Series to facilitate interaction among participants. More information about the Watch Series can be found at: https://carmattu.com/watch-series/.
Remaining Schedule
Tuesday, August 12
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Chair: Netty Wu, INSEAD
Broadcast: Omitted Variable Bias by Dr. Mike Withers
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Chair: Qinglan (Lin) Zhao, Texas A&M University
Broadcast: Multilevel Analysis by Dr. Janaki Gooty, Dr. Dan Beal, and Dr. James LeBreton
Thursday, August 14
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET (note earlier start time to accommodate eastern time zones)
Chair: Aureliu Sindila, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Broadcast: Publishing High-Impact Meta-Analysis by Dr. Rong Su
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Chair: Dr. Barbara Csillag, Oregon State University
Broadcast: Mixing and Matching Methods for Purpose by Dr. John Mathieu
Registration
To Access Your Individual CARMA Membership for AOM Members
· If you've never registered with CARMA through an Institutional or Affiliate Membership:
1. Create a CARMA User Account (Note: Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, and other webmail addresses are not accepted.)
2. Check your email for a verification link.
3. The message will come from CARMA@ttu.edu via carma=ttu.edu@notifications.med.und.edu.
4. Verify your email, then log in to your CARMA User Area to finish setting up your account.
· If you've previously registered through the AOM-CARMA direct connection, you are required to establish a new CARMA User Area password
1. Visit CARMA User Area Forgot Password, and enter the same email address you use for your AOM account.
2. Click on E-Mail Reset Password Instructions
3. The reset instructions will come from CARMA@ttu.edu via carma=ttu.edu@notifications.med.und.edu
Add Your Free AOM Individual Membership:
1. Once logged in to your CARMA User Area, click the Register/Purchase tab
2. Choose 2025-2026 CARMA-AOM Individual Membership
3. Click Continue, then Proceed to Checkout (Even though it's free, checkout is required to complete registration.)
Register for the Methods Review Watch Series:
1. Once logged in to your CARMA User Area, click the Register/Purchase tab
2. Select Methods Review Watch Series
3. Click Continue, then Proceed to Checkout (The event is free, but checkout is still required)
How to access each of the eight live sessions:
Once registered, access to the live online events will be available in the Access Live Events tab of your CARMA User Area.
More information about the Watch Series can be found at: https://carmattu.com/watch-series/. If you have questions, contact us at carma@ttu.edu.
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Larry Williams
Professor
Texas Tech University
Lubbock TX
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