Clinical Research Methods
Seven Scientific and Participant-Focused Checks for Ethics Applications
Check scientific validity, risk–benefit balance, consent, privacy and protocol consistency before ethics review.
6/20/2026
9 min
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Educational articles on statistical methods, SPSS usage, and academic research.
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Clinical Research Methods
What Should Be Tested Before the Main Study? Pilot and Feasibility Design
A pilot study should test feasibility rather than prove effectiveness. Plan progression criteria, sample size and transparent reporting.
6/20/2026
8 min
Clinical Research Methods
Defining the Study Population: Designing Defensible Eligibility Criteria
Define eligibility criteria that protect safety and measurement quality without unnecessarily restricting generalisability.
6/20/2026
8 min
Clinical Research Methods
Integrating Numbers and Experience in Health Research
Learn convergent, explanatory and exploratory mixed-methods designs, including sampling, integration and transparent reporting.
6/20/2026
9 min
Clinical Research Methods
A Population Snapshot: How to Design a Valid Prevalence Study
Design cross-sectional studies with valid sampling, prevalence estimation, prevalence ratios and appropriate limits on causal interpretation.
6/20/2026
9 min
Clinical Research Methods
From Clinical Question to Analysis Plan: Designing Research with PICO
Use population, intervention, comparator and outcome elements to create a focused clinical question, hypothesis and analysis target.
6/20/2026
8 min