Clinical Trials: Practice

Within this section, the learner will have access to several resources and learning aids to assist them in their understanding of the application content.

Memorization Principles

Download a PDF file on general memorization techniques or memory aids specific to clinical trials by clicking on the following links:

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How Do Scientists Answer Questions Video

Discover how an early scientist found the answer to the cause of a disease outbreak.

How You Might Use The Scientific Method Every Day Video

Watch this video to learn how you might already be using the scientific method every day!

How To Write A Strong Hypothesis Video

Learn how to write a strong hypothesis in this video!

Mythbusters Independent and Dependent Variables Interactive Video

Practice identifying independent and dependent variables in this Mythbusters interactive experiment!

Know the Variables Video
Check out this video explanation of variables!

The Variables Song

Review independent, dependent, and controlled variables in this song about variables!

Scientific Method Conclusion Video

Use the traditional mentos and diet coke experiment to understand how a conclusion is formed using the scientific method.

Science Detectives Training Room
Now that you have the basics of the scientific method, why not test your skills? The Science Detectives Training Room will test your problem solving ability.
Scientific Methods Knowledge Check Game

Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up
Once open click the green arrow in the bottom right corner to begin the game
Answer the questions that appear on the screen, once answered press NEXT in the bottom corner
With every correct answer you will get to play the matching game hidden beneath the question, click and drag any of the vegetables to make a row of three or more
Once you’ve used all your moves the next question will appear go through all the questions trying to reach the highest score from the game.

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Scientific Methods.

Scientific Methods Knowledge Check Game

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What Are Clinical Trials Video

Clinical Trials are medical or health-related research studies done in humans or animals (if the study is a veterinary study). Watch this video to learn more.

Understanding Clinical Trials Video

This video provides a thorough overview of what clinical trials are and how they work.

Clinical Trials Explained and Costs Knowledge Check Game

Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up
Once open click the green arrow in the middle of the screen to begin the game
Answer the question that follows by clicking on the best answer below the question
Correctly answering a question will put a helmet on the field. Click the green Next button in the bottom right side of the screen to move on to the next question
Continue answering questions until all questions have been answered.

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Clinical Trials Explained and Costs.

Clinical Trials Explained and Costs Knowledge Check Game

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Dispelling Myths Around Animal Research Video

In this video, you will learn about some myths regarding animal research.

What Are Clinical Trial Phases Video

In this video, you will learn what happens in each phase of a clinical trial.

Phases of Clinical Trials Knowledge Check Game

Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up
Once open click the green arrow in the bottom right corner to begin the game
Click the ADD MEMBER button the start building the band, then choose one of the three creatures that appears on the screen
Answer the question that follows, with every correct answer another band member will be added to the screen, the members are then able to be moved around the area by clicking and dragging them
Collect all the members by answering all the questions with correct responses the game ends when all questions have been answered

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Phases of Clinical Trials.

Phases of Clinical Trials Knowledge Check Game

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Reliability vs Validity Video

Watch this video to learn the difference between reliability and validity!

The Placebo Effect Video

In this video, you will learn more about the placebo effect!

Single Blind Studies and Double Blind Studies Video

In this video, you will learn about single blind studies and double blind studies.

Randomization in Clinical Trials Video

Randomization is the process by which patients are assigned a group for the Clinical Trial. Groups are assigned randomly, not purposefully. Some groups will receive the new treatment, some may receive an already approved treatment, and some may receive a placebo. If one treatment is found to be more effective, the trial is stopped so that the fewest patients possible receive the less beneficial treatment.

Check out this video explanation!