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Sample Module: Experiments: From Idea to Design

1 Module Duration: 1h30

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This free sample of the Experiments: From Idea to Design allows you to preview lessons from the course. The lessons are taken from Module 1 of the course.

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Sample Module: Experiments: From Idea to Design | 1h30 | 3 lessons

In these lessons you will:

  • Learn the steps that are involved in the experimental design process
  • Explore the benefits of honing your experimental design skills before embarking on full-scale experiments
  • Learn how to select and refine a research motivation and identify unanswered questions in your area of interest
  • Learn how to identify the information that you need to collect to address your research motivation and what to consider when measuring your study variables