• 1 Readings recap
    • 1.1 Internal validity and experimental studies
    • 1.2 Internal validity and observational studies
    • 1.3 Identifying study limitations
  • 2 Internal validity and experimental studies: Exercises
  • 3 Internal validity and observational studies: Exercises
  • 4 Identifying study limitations: Exercises
  • References

Topic 4B: Designing a Study Part I

1 Readings recap

This week’s computer lab is based on the Topic 4B readings, where we discussed Designing a Study Part I. If you have not yet read the Topic 4B readings, please do so now.

1.1 Internal validity and experimental studies

For a quick recap on Internal validity and experimental studies, complete the following activity:

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1.2 Internal validity and observational studies

For a quick recap on Internal validity and observational studies, complete the following activity:

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1.3 Identifying study limitations

For a quick recap on Identifying study limitations, complete the following activity:

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2 Internal validity and experimental studies: Exercises

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

3 Internal validity and observational studies: Exercises

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

4 Identifying study limitations: Exercises

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

References


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