Methods Lab @ Weizenbaum Institute

The Methods Lab is the central unit for supporting, connecting, and coordinating the methods training and consulting at the Weizenbaum Institute. Besides assisting ongoing research projects of the research groups and units, the lab also conducts methods research and develops tools for the collection and analysis of digital data.


Latest Blog Posts

  • Workshop: Scientific Data Visualization
    Join us in the upcoming workshop on Scientific Data Visualization, beneficial for researchers, students, and professionals interested in improving their skills in quantitative data visualization. On December 4, 2025, Ansgar Hudde, lecturer in Sociology at the University of Cologne, will lead an online, hands-on session introducing strategies for creating clear and […]
  • Introducing Overleaf at WI
    Writing is at the core of scientific work: papers, research proposals, reports, and reviews are some of the most important elements of scientists’ everyday tasks. Although the act of writing is a complex subject itself, the tools that enable it are manifold and affect the efficiency of any research project. […]
  • Spotlight: Analyzing Digital Aesthetics—AR Filters and the Commodification of Identity
    The tendency to measure our worth against unrealistic beauty standards is hardly a new concern, yet it persists even as feminist theory challenges these ideals and media efforts claim to represent diverse bodies. Platforms like TikTok, for example, argue their core values prioritize diversity, with policies that uplift underrepresented communities. […]
  • New publication: Bursting Self-reports? Comparing Sampling Frequency Effects of Mobile Experience Sampling Method on Compliance, Attrition, and Sample Biases
    The Methods Lab is excited to share a new publication in Journal of Quantitative Description: Digital Media, authored by researchers Jakob Ohme, Timothy Charlton, Roland Toth, Theo Araujo, and Claes H. de Vreese. This paper, titled Bursting Self-reports? Comparing Sampling Frequency Effects of Mobile Experience Sampling Method on Compliance, Attrition, […]