Topic 3B: Designing a Study Part I

1 Readings recap

This week’s computer lab is based on the Topic 3B readings, where we discussed Designing a Study Part I. If you have not yet read the Topic 3B readings, a summary is available here .

1.1 Types of study designs

For a quick recap on Types of study designs, complete the following activity:

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1.2 External validity: Sampling

For a quick recap on External validity: Sampling, complete the following activity:

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1.3 Overview of internal validity

For a quick recap on Overview of internal validity, complete the following activity:

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2 Types of study designs: Exercises

To further consolidate your knowledge about study designs, carry out the exercises found in this topic’s readings.

3 External validity: Sampling: Exercises

To further consolidate your knowledge about external validity (sampling), carry out the exercises found in this topic’s readings.

4 Overview of internal validity: Exercises

To further consolidate your knowledge about internal validity, carry out the exercises found in this topic’s readings.

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