Research Project Design Why Research Project Design What

Research Project Design Why?

Research Project Design What is a “good” research project Application / Impact 2

Research Project Design A well-planned study decreases uncertainty and increases the application • • Research Question • Design Study subjects • Analysis Ethics • Project Measurements management 3

A “good” research project Narrowing the scope of research can be challenging…I tend to get excited when I start a project and think too broadly, so it can be hard to focus on a solid and defined research question. 4

A “good” research project One challenge is keeping organized through a research project. When you are conducting a research study you may be doing field and lab work at very close time intervals. It is very important to keep research materials and data very well organized. 5

A “good” research project Passion Belief Interest Enthusiasm Fun 6

A “good” research project Keep yourself motivated through a research project. Research often does not proceed as planned…there will be obstacles. At times when it varies from what was expected, stay calm and focused. As we say in disaster medicine - be “rigidly flexible” when it comes to research projects. 7

Research Project Design – Impact Health Public policy Environment Behavior Animals and humans Research has meaning! 8

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