A practical, fast-track bootcamp that takes you from “idea” to a defensible study design. Across two evenings, instructors guide you through the building blocks of scientific research, from framing problems and writing sharp research questions, aims, and objectives to selecting an appropriate study design, variables, sampling, and basic analysis planning. Expect short sprints, templates, peer feedback, and clinic time to apply concepts to your own topic.

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You will learn to

• Distill a problem into a clear research question, aim, and aligned objectives

• Choose a fit-for-purpose study design (experimental, observational, survey, mixed methods)

• Define population, sampling, variables, measures, and outcomes 

• Map validity, bias, feasibility, ethics, and basic power/sample-size considerations

• Draft a mini methods blueprint and plan next steps toward data collection

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Day-by-day outline​

Day 1 – Building Blocks (6–9 pm):
Problem → gap → significance; question frameworks (PICO/PEO/FINER); crafting aim & objectives; hypothesis vs. exploratory goals; quick critiques & rewriting lab.

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Day 2 – Study Design Studio (6–9 pm):
Design selection matrix; variables & measurement; sampling & procedures; threats to validity/bias; feasibility & ethics checklist; methods mini-draft + open clinic.

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Who should attend

​Students, researchers, and professionals

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Format & inclusions

• Live, interactive sessions (online)

• Certificate of completion (6 hours)​

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Cost​

QAR 350

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About Your Trainer

Dr. Nouf Mahmoud, founder of CROSSTALK LAB, brings over 20 years of experience in education, research, supervision, and mentoring. A UK-CPD–certified trainer committed to empowering researchers, she has been honored twice by UNESCO for her excellence in research and mentoring, and by HEC Paris University for outstanding leadership.​​

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