{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"45: Research Methods","description":"As of 2024, the field of dietetics requires Registered Dietitians to have a Master degree which means a bigger emphasis on research.  Research methods is also part of the study guide for the RD Exam. This is what you'll learn in this episode: A closer look at qualitative and quantitative research studies A breakdown of independent and dependent variables  A review of different types of research studies and designs as well as the pros and cons of each type of research study Here's a glance at this episode: [00:33] An overview of qualitative and quantitative research studies [04:50] A review of the steps involved in a research study from identifying a problem, creating a hypothesis, to methods, discussion, and conclusion [07:30] An important approval needed when doing a research study involving human subjects [09:43] A review of control and experimental groups  [11:40] What a randomized controlled trial is and why this is considered the gold standard when it comes to research. You'll also learn about the benefits of a double blind research design [13:00] A discussion of independent and dependent variables  [15:10] A breakdown of cohort studies including longitudinal, retrospective, and prospective cohort studies [22:25] A closer look at cross-sectional research studies and the pros and cons of this type of research design [23:35] A review of case controlled studies  [25:55] Survey research and how companies use this type of research to get immediate customer feedback [28:10] An overview of quasi experimental design and when this type of research is used I also give a couple shout outs to new dietitians who passed the RD Exam and joined the RD community.    ","author_name":"RD Exam Made Easy Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/rdexammadeeasy.libsyn.com\/","html":"