Research and Community

There are a number of opportunities available for both community and CU Anschutz affiliates to get involved in research areas with the Multidisciplinary Center on Aging. Read on to find out more about research!

How to Get Involved

The Multidisciplinary Center on Aging hosts different research-oriented groups that community and campus members can participate in.

Volunteer For a Study
Research-Oriented Groups Include:

Are you interested in improving research tools, methods, recruitment and participation to help solve some of the most pressing issues facing us as we age? Volunteering for a study or a clinical trial means participants have the potential to work with a research team on a variety of available studies.

Find a Trial to Join

The Multidisciplinary Center on Aging partners with several different research-oriented groups that community members can either join or participate in.

Research-oriented groups include:

I KNOW Care Network
OARS Consult Service
Research Roadshows

For more information about these research opportunities please email

mcoaging@cuanschutz.edu

Frequently Asked Questions About Research

Research is a systematic process of investigating and exploring a specific topic to generate new knowledge, validate existing information, or solve a problem. It involves gathering data, analyzing it, and drawing conclusions to advance understanding in various fields, often contributing to scientific, academic, or practical advancements.

Qualitative research focuses on understanding concepts, experiences, or social phenomena through non-numerical data, such as interviews, focus groups, and case studies. It seeks to explore meanings, perceptions, and patterns. Quantitative research, on the other hand, deals with numerical data and statistical analysis to test hypotheses and examine relationships between variables. It aims to quantify data and often involves surveys, experiments, and data analysis.

A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables. It is important in research because it provides a clear focus for the study and guides the design, methodology, and analysis. A hypothesis helps researchers determine what to measure, what variables to control, and how to interpret the results.

Peer-reviewed journals are scholarly publications that require submitted research articles to be evaluated by experts in the field before they are published. This review process ensures the quality, validity, and reliability of the research. Peer-reviewed journals are important because they maintain academic rigor, improve the credibility of research findings, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Primary research involves the collection of original data through methods like surveys, experiments, interviews, or observations. It generates firsthand information that addresses specific research questions. Secondary research, however, involves analyzing existing data or research that has already been published, such as books, articles, or reports, to draw conclusions or identify trends. Secondary research helps researchers build on or contextualize primary data.

Researchers ensure ethical standards by adhering to established guidelines and protocols for conducting research, such as obtaining informed consent from participants, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, and minimizing harm. They may also submit their research plans to an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee for approval. These practices are crucial for maintaining integrity, protecting participants, and ensuring that research is conducted in a responsible and respectful manner.

Tools & Resources

CU Campuses

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Multidisciplinary Center on Aging

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

Research and Community

How to Get Involved

Find a Trial to Join

Frequently Asked Questions About Research

CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging

Research and Community

How to Get Involved

Find a Trial to Join

Frequently Asked Questions About Research

What is research?

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

What is a hypothesis, and why is it important in research?

What are peer-reviewed journals, and why are they important?

What is the difference between primary and secondary research?

How do researchers ensure ethical standards in their studies?

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