Study Design and Preparation

Course details

Overview
Whether academic research or an industry initiative building a successful study hinges on a robust design and thorough preparation. This comprehensive program equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the intricacies of study design. Through interactive lectures practical exercises and group discussions you will gain expertise in formulating research questions choosing appropriate methodologies developing data collection strategies and planning for successful study execution.

Objective

• Understand the fundamental principles of good study design for academic research and applied settings.
• Develop robust research question formulation skills to guide your study objectives.
• Learn various study designsincluding randomised controlled trialsobservational studiesand qualitative research approaches.
• Gain expertise in selecting the most appropriate research methodology for your research question.
• Learn to develop a clear and feasible study protocol outlining data collection methodsdata management proceduresand ethical considerations.
• Develop skills for identifying and selecting appropriate study populations and sampling techniques.
• Learn best practices for data collection toolsincluding surveysinterviewsand observational methods.
• Discover strategies for data managementquality controland statistical analysis planning.
• Prepare for ethical considerations in researchincluding informed consentdata privacyand participant safety.
• Gain insights into drafting compelling research proposals and securing necessary approvals.

Who Should Attend

• Researchers and Academics: Graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty seeking to refine their research design and proposal writing skills.
• Industry Professionals: Market researchers, product development teams, and data analysts must design studies to evaluate products, market analyses, or program effectiveness.
• Non-profit and Public Health Professionals: Program evaluators, research analysts, and grant writers who design and implement studies to assess program effectiveness and policy interventions.
• Anyone with a Research Interest

Course Outlines
Day 1: The Foundation of Successful Studies

• Introduction to Study Design: Understanding the importance of robust design for effective research and achieving study objectives.
• Formulating Research Questions: Develop straightforward concise and focused research questions that drive your study.
• Understanding Research Methodologies: Exploring different research designs
• randomised controlled trials observational studies qualitative methods and their applications.

Day 2: Choosing the Right Approach

• Selecting the Most Appropriate Methodology: Matching research questions with the most suitable research design and methodology.
• Developing a Study Protocol: Learning to craft a clear and comprehensive study protocol outlining research objectives methods data collection procedures and ethical considerations.

Day 3: Building Your Study Population

• Identifying Target Populations: Defining the population of interest for your study and choosing appropriate sampling techniques.
• Sample Size Calculations: Develop skills to determine an adequate sample size for statistical validity and generalizability of your research findings.

Day 4: Data Collection & Management Strategies

• Designing Effective Data Collection Tools: Learn to develop surveys interview guides or observational checklists to capture accurate data.
• Data Management Techniques: Understanding best practices for data collection storage cleaning and quality control procedures.
• Introduction to Statistical Analysis Planning: Exploring primary statistical analysis considerations based on your chosen study design and data collection methods.

Day 5: Bringing it All Together: Proposals & Ethical Considerations

• Drafting Winning Research Proposals: Learning to structure compelling research proposals that secure funding and ethical approvals.
• Ethical Research Practices: Understanding and adhering to ethical principles in research including informed consent data privacy participant safety and responsible data sharing.
• The Future of Study Design: Exploring emerging trends and advancements in research methodologies and data collection tools.

Updated on 08 August, 2024