Research

Research Group

Quantitative Methods in Education Group

We bring together researchers to advance quantitative methods in education research, policymaking, and professional practice.

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University of Southampton campus

Research

QMEG members develop and apply quantitative methods across education research, from the early years and school effectiveness to assessment, language policy, social networks and learning analytics.

Research Projects Funded research led by QMEG members, with the funder, team and dates for each project.
  • 6 active projects
  • 7 completed projects
  • Funders include ESRC, NIHR, UKRI and the Nuffield Foundation
Explore projects Research Publications Journal articles, books, chapters and reports by QMEG members, with members linked to their profiles.
  • Listed by year, from 2017 to 2026
  • Every entry links to the publication
  • Co-authors from more than 120 institutions
Browse publications Research Quantitative Methods Pulse Survey A short, anonymous survey of how UK social scientists use quantitative methods, how confident they feel, and what training would help.
  • Methods, confidence and training needs
  • Open to UK-based social scientists, in and outside universities
  • Led by Southampton with the University of Oxford
Find out more Research Our impact Where our members, co-authors, partners and training participants are based, and how our research is used.
  • Interactive map of our connections
  • Organisations we work with, by sector
  • How our research informs policy and practice
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