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Why the research question is so important

A research question is a sentence that defines what you will examine, within which population, and what the outcome of interest will be. Defining a clear research question is the first and most important part of the project. Though it sounds simple, writing a research question is tricky even for experienced researchers. This video will […]

Statistical support available

Clinicians who have not undertaken formal training in research are often very worried about how they will conduct their statistical analyses. In South Western Sydney Local Health District, there are statisticians who are available to support you in designing studies with appropriate methods and sufficient power to answer your research questions, and to support you […]

Engaging with diverse communities

Many clinicians recognise the importance of developing research questions around assessing and improving healthcare within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and in including CALD communities within broader research studies. However many clinicians struggle with knowing where to begin: how to identify the key issues facing CALD communities, how to access those populations and invite […]

Research question and study design

For clinicians starting a research project, it is common to set out with a preconceived idea about a particular design that could be used – “I’ve always wanted to conduct a clinical trial” or “I want to do a qualitative study” rather than focusing first on setting a clear question. The most important first step […]