Do you know which study design is best for answering different research questions?
Understanding study designs is key to interpreting research correctly and confidently. Different designs, like qualitative studies, cohort studies, RCTs, and systematic reviews, have different strengths, limitations, and appropriate uses. This online course introduces you to the most commonly used study designs in health research. You’ll learn how to recognise each design, understand when it's appropriate, and identify key features that affect the reliability and relevance of the findings. Whether you're reading research for study, work, or decision-making, this course will strengthen your ability to understand and assess the evidence that informs practice.

This online learning includes:

·       Introduction to study designs

·       What is the ‘best available evidence’?

·       Hierarchy of evidence

·       Typologies of evidence

·       Different types of study designs

·       Deciphering the study design