Collaborate with SIGMA: Opportunities for Researchers
Drs. Julie Carswell and Laura Johnson invite you to explore research partnership opportunities with SIGMA.
SIGMA Assessment Systems is committed to supporting research that contributes to the collective knowledge of the scientific community. Our R&D team consists of doctoral researchers specializing in personality, psychometrics, test construction, and industrial-organizational psychology. Collaborating with fellow researchers enables us to strengthen the validation evidence of our assessments and identify opportunities for improvement. We invite professionals interested in using our assessments to apply for a research discount, partner with SIGMA, and experience the benefits firsthand.
Why Research with SIGMA?
For individuals and teams who partner with SIGMA, we provide:
- Discounts for using our assessments
- Access to a catalogue of validated assessments
- Automatic scoring — no programming needed*
- An export of your data in .CSV format*
- Detailed PDF assessment reports for each participant*
*Only available for online assessments
A Legacy of Research
Established in 1967, SIGMA has spent more than 50 years developing and delivering science-based assessments. Our founder, Dr. Douglas Jackson, had a long and influential career as a researcher, psychologist, and innovator in the field of psychological assessment. The instruments developed by Dr. Jackson have helped millions of individuals and professionals hire better employees, develop stronger leaders, and plan careers with purpose. Today, SIGMA continues that legacy of developing and delivering rigorous assessments. Our team of experts have collaborated with renowned scholars in areas such as personality, leadership, motivation, emotional intelligence, well-being, and mindfulness. Through these contributions, we not only advance research, but also create products that enhance workplaces and improve lives.
You’re in Good Hands
With more than 4 million assessments administered and nearly 4,500 citations, SIGMA’s R&D team understands the demands of academia. Our experts will support you through every step of the process — from ethics and test administration to data analysis.
Who Should Partner with SIGMA?
SIGMA is an ideal partner for scholars and professionals looking to conduct research, including:
- PhD students
- Post-doctoral researchers
- Professors
- Course instructors
- Clinicians
- Consultants
- Industry researchers
- Other professionals
What Constructs do SIGMA’s Assessments Measure?
SIGMA has assessments that can be used to collect data on a variety of constructs, including:
- Personality
- Leadership Competencies
- Leadership Character
- Cognitive Ability
- Emotional Intelligence
- Vocational Interest
For a full list of SIGMA’s assessments, and for information about their development, explore our assessments online. Each landing page provides an overview of the assessment, as well as links to purchase the technical manual (if available). If you would like a copy of an assessment’s Psychometric Summary or would like to speak with a representative from SIGMA, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Assessment Translation
SIGMA welcomes proposals for translating our assessments. Please contact us to submit a proposal for translation (translation and adaptation preferred). To see what languages an assessment is already available in, explore our assessment pages. We look forward to hearing from you.
Test Administration Formats
Most of SIGMA’s assessments are administered online via our testing portal, SIGMATesting.com, or, in the case of assessments that have been migrated to our next-generation platform, SigmaAssessments.com. Some of our assessments are also available in pencil-and-paper format or through our software platform, SigmaSoft. To request access, please complete the Research Application Form with the details of your study and your preferred administration method. We will make every effort to accommodate your preferences.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
Explore our assessments online and find the one you are interested in. The landing page for each assessment provides high-level information about its development and validation. For more in-depth details, download the assessment’s Psychometric Summary (view a sample Psychometric Summary) or purchase the assessment manual (if available).
If you cannot find the answers to your questions online, or would like to speak with a representative from SIGMA, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please see your respective institution’s ethics procedures to determine what approvals are necessary prior to commencing your study.p
Yes. SIGMA’s tests and assessments require either A, B, or C level qualifications for purchase. To learn more about each level, read this article on SIGMA’s qualification guidelines for assessments. If you are ordering from us for the first time, please fill out our Test User Qualifications Form.
Please note that the requirement for qualification levels is a standard that was set up in accordance with long-standing guidelines developed by the American Psychological Association. Some assessments require certain levels of training, experience, and/or education before they can be purchased and administered. The purpose is to ensure responsible use and accurate interpretation.s
Yes, we will approve the option of using only some scales as part of your research study when possible.
Please provide the details of your study in the Research Application Form, along with the scales or benchmarking that you may be interested in.a
Assessment booklets and scoring keys can be purchased for some of our assessments. Due to copyright law, we do not provide items or scoring keys without a purchase.cep
One of the benefits of working with SIGMA is that assessment scoring is pre-programmed into our online testing platform. With paper and pencil assessments, a scoring template can be purchased and used to score the assessment. If you have questions about the scoring process, please contact us.a
When taking one of SIGMA’s assessments online, participants will automatically receive a report with their results once they have completed the assessment. Sample reports are available online for most of our assessments (view a sample report). If you cannot find a sample report for the assessment you are interested in, please contact us.
SIGMA has research bibliographies available for most of our assessments. If you would like a copy of one, please contact us and let us know which assessment you are interested in.
SIGMA cannot grant permission to include entire tests or scales in any published works, including dissertations.
Apply for a Research Discount
We know researchers are on a budget and we are here to help. If you would like to use one or part of our assessments in your research, apply for a research discount below.
Get Started with SIGMA
Are you interested in using our assessments? Apply for a research discount or follow the steps below to submit an order.
Step 1: Complete the Test User Qualifications Form
Step 2: Download the Assessment Order Form
Step 3: Submit Your Assessment Order Form
If you have any questions about our assessments or the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team would be happy to speak with you.
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