Introduction to Experimental Design Training session with Dr Helen Brown, Senior Statistician, at The Roslin Institute, January 2016. *********************************************** These training sessions were given to staff and research students at the Roslin Institute. The material is also used for the Animal Biosciences MSc course taught at the Institute. *********************************************** *Recommended YouTube playback settings for the best viewing experience: 1080p HD ************************************************* Content: Pilot and proof of concept studies -Experimental design is suitable for confirmatory studies ---to prove a hypothesis or answer a specific question
-Pilot studies may sometimes be appropriate :- ---Gain familiarity with experimental procedures ---Opportunity to refine approach ---Test logistics of proposed larger/full study ---Provide training for staff and researchers ---Ensure treatments are not unsafe ---Obtain initial estimate of variability
-Should still try to justify proposed sample size to achieve objective
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