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To guarantee the validity and reliability of the results, designing neuroscience studies needs careful preparation and consideration of many methodological factors. The main ideas and procedures for designing neuroscience investigations are summarised in this summary. In order to focus the study, it is first important to define the research topic and objectives. The research issue and the available resources will determine the best study design, such as experimental, observational, or clinical trials. To ensure the study`s representativeness and generalizability, researchers must carefully analyse the population/sample, sample size calculation, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Choosing the appropriate neuroimaging or electrophysiological methods is essential in neuroscience to record pertinent brain connections and activity. In order to reduce biases and get reliable findings, data collecting and analysis techniques should be rigorously organised and include blinding, randomization, and statistical methodologies. To preserve participants` rights and privacy, ethical issues and getting informed permission are essential components of study design. These guidelines and careful planning will enable neuroscience researchers to carry out significant investigations that further our knowledge of the brain and its operations.
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Journal: Abstract Book on 9th Annual Neuroscience Conference (ANC-23) August 12-13, 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023