Did you know that many publications are rejected by journals because of faulty study design? Developing a well-thought-out study design is critical in ensuring successful analysis and interpretation. This workshop will walk you through the conceptualization and design process of a quantitative study, including how to develop a research question, how to generate a hypothesis and avoid common mistakes, and determining research design elements such as variable types and operationalization, sampling, and appropriate statistical methods. Dr. Pittet, who has expertise in both clinical and health service research, will facilitate this session.