Cat Hicks

RE: https://mastodon.social/@grimalkina/115344101004741880

Ok my friends, we more than exceeded our goal here 🥰 and GUESS WHAT, that means the next Developer Science Office Hour is going to be Design-a-Study with Cat!

Get your (free) spot here for our online event, space is limited for the vibes, but the enthusiasm will be unlimited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-a-study-with-dr-cat-hicks-tickets-1947138225849?aff=oddtdtcreator

I will be following up this week with a quick community survey if you want to PROPOSE A STUDY IDEA that we can design in the session 😎

Nov 2 at 4:33pmWeb
Show threadCat HicksNov 2
Ever wonder how scientists scope their initial ideas? Want to propose a software study that you really think should exist in the world? Heard the term 'confounding variable' and want to sound smart when you use it?! We're going to spend an hour workshopping research ideas from the community (that's you!) and learning about research design.
Show threadCat HicksNov 2
Absolutely no research experience needed or assumed. This event is perfect for: 1) folks who are just curious to see more of the backstage of research 2) folks who want to build some skills in evidence literacy 3) folks who are generally suspicious of the idea that statistical analysis tells you everything you need to know about a study.
Show threadCat HicksNov 2

I also promise that while I'd love for this Office Hour to be interactive, *I* will drive the bus and YOUR only job will be to enjoy the chaos

think Ms Frizzle field trip vibes here

Show threadAli SmithNov 2
@grimalkina Oh I’d love to attend but I’m going to be on holiday. Any chance of a recording? (I need to signup for the newsletter!)
Show threadCat HicksNov 2
@fortythieves YES! All my office hours get recorded. I need to start sending them out on the newsletter!
Show threadShannon Quinn Nov 2
@grimalkina @fortythieves Oh excellent, as I won’t be able to make it either but would LOVE to catch the replay 😁
Show threadCat HicksNov 2
@magsol @fortythieves Totally, it always feels strange just picking the timeslot that works for me knowing it'll be an arbitrary slot for everyone else, but the power of open resources means you don't have to worry about being generous with post-event recordings haha
Show threadAli SmithNov 2
@grimalkina Just subscribed, thanks for the reminder!