Study Design and Hypothesis Formulation

Developing and implementing sound research studies requires several important steps be undertaken, generally referred to as the scientific method. This workshop will review the basic features of the scientific method including study design and hypothesis formulation.                                     

Choosing an appropriate study design is critical to obtaining the correct information to conduct the specified hypothesis tests. This workshop has the following learning objectives:

1.  Understand the principle features of a research proposal

2.  Learn the role of the IRB and grant funding agencies in health sciences

3.  Tailor proposals to specific designs and funding mechanisms

This workshop series is free and open to all students, fellows, faculty and staff at UB, the Buffalo Translational Consortium and SUNY.

ACCREDITATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CREDIT: This program is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under award numbers UL1TR001412 and KL2TR001413 to the University at Buffalo.