50. Week 3 Summary & What's Next

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 3.20, where we wrap up Week 3 of your research training and preview what’s next. This summary reviews essential concepts from quantitative research, including design selection, validity, statistical significance, and critical appraisal. We also guide you through your weekly checklist and introduce what to expect in Week 4 as we shift to qualitative methodologies.

Key Takeaways

• Quantitative designs vary in control and real-world applicability
• Research questions should always guide design choice
• Validity includes internal and external dimensions
• Statistical significance does not always imply practical importance
• Critical appraisal requires a structured, systematic approach

Weekly Checklist

• Watch all micro-lectures (Modules 3.1 to 3.20)
• Begin selecting an article for your quantitative critique
• Practice evaluating research designs in published studies
• Complete the Week 3 self-reflective writing assignment

Coming Up in Week 4

• Introduction to qualitative research methodologies
• Explore phenomenology, ethnography, and grounded theory
• Learn about trustworthiness in qualitative research
• Continue working on your quantitative critique assignment

Who Should Watch

• Healthcare professionals and public health students
• Learners developing research literacy
• Anyone preparing to bridge quantitative and qualitative research knowledge

This week marks a major step forward in your journey toward becoming an evidence-based researcher and practitioner.

Lesson notes

Full written notes for this lesson are in production. Until they publish, watch the video above and use the summary on this page as your study guide.