Objectives

1. Identify the major types of study designs used in clinical research

2. List at least two strengths of each study design

3. List at least two limitations of each study design

4. Discuss the aims of qualitative research

5. Identify key elements of a rigorous qualitative study design

6. Use examples to illustrate types of qualitative research

Faculty

Sarah Goff, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate
Clinician Researcher
Baystate Medical Center

Paul Visintainer, PhD
Professor of Medicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate
Director, Scientific Integrity and Analysis
Baystate Medical Center