Experimental design involves
- Knowledge of the scientific method to organize and test ideas and hypotheses
- Ability to recognize meaningful problems and questions for research
- Ability to define the problem precisely
- Knowledge of different research methodologies
- Ability to select appropriate instruments to acquire data
- Skill in designing experimental protocols, including appropriate use and number of experimental subjects
- Understanding of the principles and procedures for institutional approval for use of animal/human subjects
- Skill in evaluating experimental evidence
- Ability to draw conclusions from data (data analysis)
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