Clinical Research Glossary

methods (research or study) methods (research or study)

CDISC

The process followed to collect and analyze research data.

Example of methods (research or study) in a sentence

A study method for a research study about anxiety may involve participants filling out a questionnaire about any worry or anxiety they are feeling.

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Study methods use specific procedures to collect information in a standard way. The information is used to answer the research questions.

Different studies use different methods depending on the research question.

Study methods also include information on how the data will be analyzed.

Other info to think about when joining a study

Before joining a study, you should make sure you understand what study methods will be followed during the study. For example, are data collected through surveys you will have to fill out? Are you joining a study where you are randomly assigned to a study treatment so that the study team can compare different treatments? You should feel free to ask the study team any questions you have about the methods.

Version 4.0 September 2026

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