In this module we will study experimental designs. We will learn about the principles of a good experimental design, the relative advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Learning Objectives:

• Principles of experimental designs – control, randomization and replication
• Experimental Vs. Sampling Methods
• Comparative Experiments – Completely Randomized Design, Randomized Block Design, Factorial Design
• Matched Pair Design
• Clinical Trial and Double-Blind Experiments
• Experimental Ethics