Section outline

    • This module discusses how to select the group of people to include in a clinical study that will best address your research question. The key factors to consider in choosing a study population and how the selected population can influence study outcomes and the interpretation of results are described.  This module also introduces the concept of predictors and outcomes and how to choose the appropriate measurements for a clinical study. 

    • objective Objectives

    • After completing this module, students should be able to:

      • Define sample and population, and describe how sample and population inform all clinical research.
      • Identify the criteria used to define a target population for a research study.
      • Compare and contrast common approaches to sampling in clinical research.
      • Describe several strategies for recruiting a sample of subjects for a research study.

    • Readings Reading

    • In Designing Clinical Research, 4th Edition, by Hulley et al.

      • Chapter 3: Choosing the Study Subjects
      • Chapter 4: Planning the Measurements

    • Lecture Lecture

    • Subjects and Measurements Slides File

    • Small Group Sections

    • Small group sections for this module take place on Wednesday during the second week of each track (see section roster for your assigned time and Zoom link):

    • Assignments Assignments

    • SUBJECTS AND VARIABLES ASSIGNMENT - Due by Thursday before 5 PM in your second week (email to section leader) Forum
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    • Exercises Optional Exercises

    • Optional Exercises -- Choosing Study Subjects Quiz
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    • Optional Exercises -- Planning the Measurements Quiz
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