Rigor, Reproducibility and Responsibility in Scientific Practice

Rigor, Reproducibility and Responsibility in Scientific Practice Certificate Program

OVERVIEW

The Rigor, Reproducibility and Responsibility certificate program emphasizes research practice and applicable, introductory graduate level training in epistemology, logic, ethics, as well as quantitative and communication skills. The program specifically addresses the "3R" core norms of good scientific practice, applied across the health and science disciplines, which include fundamental and trans-disciplinary application skills in:
"¢ Rigor, critical thinking and objectivity in scientific conduct
"¢ Reproducibility through appropriate, quantitative research methodology
"¢ Responsibility of scientists toward the research community and society

Participants will value the program's specific focus on the philosophical underpinnings that form the fundamental framework of how science works, thereby keeping a broad perspective in mind that allows them to understand the principles underlying good scientific practice research from the bench science to the public health disciplines

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the certificate program, students will be able to:

1. Analyze research strategies, techniques, and data in the light of the norms of good scientific practice.
2. Formulate constructive critique of the research presented in the interdisciplinary primary literature.
3. Explain the basics of hypothesis testing, data analysis and visualization in science.
4. Apply fundamental logic and ethics considerations to observational and experimental approaches to study current problems in science and society.
5. Differentiate how causality is established among the scientific disciplines.
6. Appraise how limitations of causal inference can be mitigated in research and practice.
7. Describe the sources of error in scientific practice as well as approaches for error reduction.
8. Evaluate the impact of errors in discovery and innovation.
9. Apply evidence-based strategies to craft clear and concise, written communications.
10. Employ rhetoric and storytelling to strengthen the communication's impact.
11. Recognize the critical role of scientists in society.

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT

MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

ADMISSIONS

Contact information and complete certificate program admissions information is available on the certificate program page on the Bloomberg School of Public Health website. 

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