REDCap Geek Out!

So the latest thing I'm geeking out about is this free software called REDCap. It looks like the answer to a lot of pesky problems my lab always grapples with, in the areas of data collection and data management. Thanks to Francesca Trane of the UCI Working Memory and Plasticity Lab (P.I. Susanne Jaeggi) for telling us about it. When REDCap changes your life, you can thank Francesca. (And Vanderbilt.) (And the NIH.)

Talking About Registered Reports

Since my earlier blog post about registered reports, I've found myself having quite a few conversations about them. I thought it might be useful to share some of the most common points people have raised, and my thoughts on them.

Why I Love Bayesian Statistics for Developmental Research

"Have you heard about Bayesian statistics?"

Let's start by acknowledging one thing: People who say you should use Bayesian statistics are super annoying. The first few times some guy at a conference told me I should really be using Bayesian methods, I treated him like a Jehovah's Witness handing me a copy of The Watch Tower. "I'll think about it," I'd say, and mentally slam the door in his face.