Nonclinical Study Design

**Semantic type:** Research Activity

**Definition:** A plan detailing how a nonclinical study will be performed in order to represent the phenomenon under examination, to answer the research questions that have been asked, and defining the methods of data analysis. Study design is driven by the research hypothesis that is being posed, study subject/population/sample available, logistics/resources: technology, support, networking, collaborative support, etc.

**Synonyms:** - SDESIGN - Study Design - Study Design