Registration
Please register here until 31 July 2026. There is no registration fee, but number of seats are limited.
Workshop outline
Formal and computational modelling offers a way forward in addressing the theory crisis in science — by representing theories in mathematical form and making theoretical assumptions transparent and directly testable. This hands-on workshop guides you step-by-step from verbal theory to formal model.
Program
- 9:00 – 12:00: Systems mapping activity + introduction to model functions
- 13:00 – 16:00: Small-group work to sketch a formal model relevant to your own research area
What you will learn:
- Understand why formal modelling helps address the theory crisis in scientific research
- Learn how verbal theories map onto standard mathematical functions
- Practice systems mapping and begin formalising a theory with R code
Who should attend:
Open to researchers from psychology, public health, medicine, humanities, and beyond. No prior modelling or R experience necessary — only curiosity about theory development.