Behavioural Data Collection and Analysis
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Conduct a real behavioural study — observational, survey, or controlled experiment — with documented methodology (participant recruitment, data collection protocol, analysis method) and real results. Where human participants are involved, document your consent procedure. This is a research-track outcome: participants are research volunteers in a non-clinical context, not clients or patients, and no individual clinical assessment of wellbeing takes place. Proof is your methodology record, anonymised data summary, and analysis plus a documented Q&A with a psychologist or behavioural researcher who challenges your interpretation of the findings and asks what alternative explanations exist. Your written response is a required part of the proof.
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Design a behavioural data collection study on a non-sensitive topic with a non-vulnerable population — options include observational studies of publicly visible behaviour, survey research with anonymous adult participants on topics posing minimal risk, or secondary analysis of a publicly available dataset. Complete a full research design document: research question, theoretical rationale, sampling strategy, data collection method, variables and operationalisation, planned analysis, and ethical considerations. Pre-register the design on OSF (Open Science Framework) before collecting any data.
Proof required
OSF pre-registration link (public or pending) for the study design, plus a research design document (600+ words) covering research question, theoretical rationale, sampling strategy, variables and operationalisation, planned analysis, and ethical considerations.
What gets checked
- OSF pre-registration is submitted before data collection begins — not written retrospectively
- Sampling strategy specifies the target population and why it is appropriate for the research question
- Ethical considerations address data anonymisation, informed consent process, and any potential participant risks