Mini course · Intermediate level
Research Methods for Clinicians
Turn a clinical question into a sound study design, whether you plan to do research or simply understand it.
What is Research Methods for Clinicians?
Many clinicians are expected to take part in research, supervise projects or produce research during training, yet few receive practical training in methods. This course covers formulating research questions, choosing between quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods designs, observational and experimental studies, sampling, data collection tools, basic ethics requirements and planning analysis, with examples from real clinical research.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Formulate a focused, answerable research question
- Select an appropriate study design for a described question
- Distinguish quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches
- Plan a sampling strategy and estimate feasibility
- Choose suitable data collection tools
- Identify ethical requirements for a described study
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available
1From Question to Study
16 minFree preview· Course content
From Question to Study
Formulating answerable research questions.
2Quantitative Designs
20 min· Course content
Quantitative Designs
Available after you enroll.
3Qualitative and Mixed Methods
18 min· Course content
Qualitative and Mixed Methods
Available after you enroll.
4Sampling and Data Collection
18 min· Course content
Sampling and Data Collection
Available after you enroll.
5Ethics and Planning
18 min· Course content
Ethics and Planning
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Do I need prior research experience?
No. The course starts with the fundamentals.
Does it cover statistics?
It covers planning analysis. Biostatistics Without Fear covers interpretation.
Is qualitative research included?
Yes, as a full lesson.
What should I take next?
Writing a Research Proposal.