During this on-demand session tutor Dr Nikki Osborne discusses:
* the 3V's (construct, internal and external validity),
* what makes a good hypothesis,
* the PREPARE guidelines,
* what to think about before designing your experiments including systematic reviews,
* sources of bias and how to minimise their impact on your research,
* defining the experimental unit,
* approaches to maximise the signal to noise ratio, plus calculating the correct sample size,
* common sources of variation and how to take them into account in your experimental design,
* ARRIVE 2.0 for reporting animal studies.
* freely available tools and resources to support individuals to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills further.