Study Planning—what Must Be Considered?

This article provides an overview of planning the steps required to conduct a scientific study. In order to conduct a study safely, reliably, and ethically, planning is an essential aspect of the research process. It is the foundation of scientific research and helps scientists determine the scope of the study, identify research questions or hypotheses, select appropriate methods, and obtain an overview of necessary resources and requirements before the study begins, to avoid errors later on.