1. Educational Research: Study Methodology Pamela M. Williams MD Dept of Family Medicine Uniformed Services University

2. Educational Research Broadly Defined Any investigation related to the education of medical professionals Undergraduate (medical school) Graduate (residency) Continuing medical education

3. Basic (Educational)Research Steps Identifying a problem Examining relevant variables through a literature review Constructing a hypothesis Creating a research design to investigate a problem Collecting and analyzing data Drawing conclusions Writing and publishing the results

4. Session Topics Basics of research paradigms & design Measurement & data collection Sampling Threats to validity IRB approval�is it needed?

5. Session Ground Rules Interactive discussion Minimal lecture Small group activities Please Ask questions Share knowledge and experiences