Research & standards.
IGS develops shared language, research methods, and practical tools for clearer documentation and analysis of anomalous phenomena.
Research work underway.
Terminology Standards
A developing reference for commonly used paranormal research terms, intended to promote clearer communication and more consistent use across reports, investigations, and public discussion.
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Recurring Reported Phenomena
An area of work focused on experiences and activity patterns reported across different cases, locations, and communities. Examining these recurring themes may help identify useful questions and directions for future research.
Explanation Review Scale
A separate assessment of how strongly known causes, familiar mechanisms, and other plausible explanations have been constrained by documented checks.
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Evidence Strength Scale
A developing scale for assessing how strongly the available record supports a precisely described reported event, independent of any proposed explanation.
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Instrument & Evidence Evaluation
A review of commonly used paranormal research tools, focused on what each tool actually measures and what level of evidentiary value its results can reasonably provide. The goal is to help distinguish documented observations from experiences, interpretations, and claims that exceed what the tool can support.
Research Tooling
A future initiative focused on developing practical tools for documenting, organizing, and comparing anomalous reports. This work is still being defined, with an emphasis on supporting clearer records and more consistent analysis.