Community Based Participatory Research [CBPR]
A collaborative research approach where community partners and researchers where community partners and researchers work together throughout the entire research process
Single-blind study
A study in which participants do not know which group they are in (e.g., receiving treatment or placebo), but the researchers do.
Publish findings
Sharing research results through academic journals, presentations, or reports so others can learn from and build on the work.
Pilot study
A small-scale preliminary study conducted to test the feasibility, design, or methods of a larger study.
Obtain ethical approval
Receiving permission from an ethics board or institutional review board (IRB) to begin a study, ensuring it protects participants' rights and well-being.
Observational study
A type of research in which investigators observe participants without manipulating variables or assigning interventions.
Longitudinal study
A study that follows the same participants over time to examine changes, developments, or long-term outcomes.
Interpret findings
Drawing meaning from the results of a study and discussing their implications, relevance, and limitations.
Experimental research
Research involving the manipulation of one variable to determine its effect on another, typically using control and experimental groups.
Informed consent process
The steps taken to ensure participants understand the study, including risks, benefits, and rights, before they agree to take part.
