Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research

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Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research

About this course

This specialization focuses on the importance of studying sex differences and Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV). The first course addresses the gaps in understanding of physiology that resulted from research conducted only on males. The other two courses drill down into methodological questions relevant to basic science, animal, and human studies. Learning content includes a range of topics from research recruitment to accounting for hormone effects, from working with statistics to exploring machine learning in scientific research. We would like to acknowledge Richard N. Brown and his family, with many thanks, for supporting the development of this curriculum.

What you'll learn

  • understand the importance of studying sex differences in research
  • identify physiological research gaps related to sex as a biological variable
  • apply methodological approaches to study design in both animal and human studies
  • analyze statistical methods and machine learning applications in scientific research

Course objectives

  • to emphasize the significance of including both sexes in research studies
  • to provide a framework for understanding hormonal influences in research
  • to equip learners with statistical and methodological insights applicable to diverse research contexts

Skills you'll gain

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