Advancing Social Science Theory: The Importance of Common Metrics

This workshop investigated the feasibility of developing well-grounded common metrics to advance behavioral and social science research and examined the benefits and costs involved in moving from metric diversity to greater standardization, both in terms of advancing the development of theory and increasing the utility of research for policy and practice. It also explored how the research community can foster the move toward standardization when it appears warranted. The workshop included case examples drawn from various disciplines to illustrate the issues at hand. Papers were commissioned for presentation and discussion at the workshop and are available online via the agenda link below. The report of the workshop summarizing the presentations and discussions can also be accessed via the link below.

This activity was sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Feb 24-25 Workshop (Agenda, Papers, Presentations)

Workshop Summary Report