OSP Research Design & Data Analysis Lab
Contact Us
Office of Research, Scholarship, and Sponsored Programs
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.565.5858
research@uttyler.edu
ORSSP Health Science Center
11937 U.S. Highway 271
Tyler, TX 75708
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ph: 903.877.7392
Fx: 903.877.7672
grants@uthct.edu
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
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Fall 2026 Qualitative Book Club: Meeting #2 |
To read and discuss the most essential books on qualitative research, share scholarly and practical know-how for conducting qualitative research, and offer a space conducive to stimulating future research collaborations among qualitative researchers at UT Tyler and beyond. (Designing case studies) |
9/24/26 |
12pm-1pm |
Dr. Matt Stevenson, Dr. Yonjoo Cho & Dr, Ramiro Pesina |
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Qualitative Data Sharing Workshop (bring your data!) |
To provide a collaborative, hands-on space for qualitative researchers to share data
from current or developing projects, receive feedback from colleagues, and begin exploring
approaches to analysis. Participants should bring their qualitative data sets at whatever
stage they may exist at this point (planning stage, collecting, or actively analyzing).
This is a workshop format rather than a lecture so come prepared to share, collaborate,
and engage with fellow researchers at UT Tyler. |
10/7/26 |
12pm-1pm |
Dr. Matt Stevenson |
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Mapping the Journey: Choosing and Adapting Structures |
This one-hour webinar will dive into the different structures expected for research
papers in different fields. We will cover not only choosing the right structure for
your field, but adapting that structure for your particular research. |
10/12/26 |
10am-11am |
Dr. Marcus Hensel |
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Fall 2026 Qualitative Book Club: Meeting #3 |
To read and discuss the most essential books on qualitative research, share scholarly and practical know-how for conducting qualitative research, and offer a space conducive to stimulating future research collaborations among qualitative researchers at UT Tyler and beyond. (Collecting case study evidence) |
10/15/26 |
12pm-1pm |
Dr. Matt Stevenson, Dr. Yonjoo Cho & Dr, Ramiro Pesina |
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How to Create Research-Level Learning Assessments |
Do your tests measure what students have learned—or how well they navigate your questions?
This workshop translates principles from standardized testing and quantitative analysis
into practical strategies for writing tests and quizzes. Participants will explore
how to align questions with learning objectives, assess meaningful understanding,
quantify and analyze outcomes, and use results to improve future assessments. Bring
an existing test or quiz to examine and revise. |
10/20/26 |
12pm-1pm |
Dr. Brandon Bretl |
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Taking the Big Step: From Research to Drafting |
This one-hour webinar will cover what is sometimes the most uncomfortable part of
the research process: writing the initial draft. We will discuss ways to lessen the
stress of moving from pure research to writing, but we will also cover strategies
you can use to start writing and make good initial progress. |
11/3/26 |
10am-11am |
Dr. Marcus Hensel |
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Is Latent Factor Analysis Right for You? |
Do your survey or assessment items measure the constructs you intend? This workshop
introduces latent factor analysis as a tool for examining underlying dimensions in
faculty research and assessment. Through practical examples, participants will explore
the differences between exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, consider data
and sample requirements, and learn to recognize when factor analysis fits their research
questions. No prior experience with factor analysis is required. |
11/10/26 |
12pm-1pm |
Dr. Brandon Bretl |
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Fall 2026 Qualitative Book Club: Meeting #4 |
To read and discuss the most essential books on qualitative research, share scholarly and practical know-how for conducting qualitative research, and offer a space conducive to stimulating future research collaborations among qualitative researchers at UT Tyler and beyond. (Analyzing case study evidence) |
11/12/26 |
12pm-1pm |
Dr. Matt Stevenson, Dr. Yonjoo Cho & Dr, Ramiro Pesina |
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Fall 2026 Qualitative Book Club: Meeting #5 |
To read and discuss the most essential books on qualitative research, share scholarly and practical know-how for conducting qualitative research, and offer a space conducive to stimulating future research collaborations among qualitative researchers at UT Tyler and beyond. (Reporting case studies) |
12/3/26 |
12pm-1pm |
Dr. Matt Stevenson, Dr. Yonjoo Cho & Dr, Ramiro Pesina |
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Watch recordings and resources from past webinars and workshops.