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.
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