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QUESTIONS, DESIGNS & TRANSPARENT REPORTING

Research Methods & Open Science

A practical learning guide from an initial question through searching, study design, evidence appraisal and research reporting.

Work through a research question

PICO / PICo question drafter

Use the fields to organize a question; this is a drafting aid, not a clinical recommendation.

Design family guide

The right design depends on the question, setting, ethics, access and expertise.

Evidence appraisal checklist

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Reference organization checklist

Research journey

01

Question

Define population, concept and context.

02

Search

Combine concepts and record where you looked.

03

Design

Match the method to the question and constraints.

04

Appraise

Examine methods, limitations and evidence quality.

05

Manage

Organize data and permissions responsibly.

06

Report

Use a suitable reporting guideline and disclose limits.

RESEARCH SPRINTS

Turn a question into a short inquiry

Use a bounded question, traceable sources, a transparent method and a reflection on limitations.

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