Forecasting Training Survey
Study ID sspp-2025-0052-v1
General Details
Project
Forecaster Training
Study ID sspp-2025-0052-v1
Study Title
Forecasting Training Survey
Authors
Jessie Barker, Ezra Karger, Rebecca Vessenes, Carter Allen, Mark Himmelstein, Pavel Atanasov, David Budescu
Completion Time
15 Minutes
Close Date (UTC)
Dec. 31, 2025
Discipline
Psychology
Field
Behavioral Science
Country
Online (limited countries)
Abstract
We are conducting a study to understand the estimated impacts of training on forecasting accuracy. We are interested in your predictions of how effective different training modules will be in improving forecasting accuracy.
Incentive Details
Incentive Type
Based on forecast accuracy
Calculation Method
Discrete: Fixed payment if forecast is within bounds
Recipient Pool
Incentives are lottery-based
Lottery Percentage
5.0%
Citation
Barker, Jessie, Karger, Ezra, Vessenes, Rebecca, Allen, Carter, Himmelstein, Mark, Atanasov, Pavel, and David Budescu. 2025. "Forecasting Training Survey." Social Science Prediction Platform. November 17.
https://socialscienceprediction.org/s/dzzdfd