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Research methods guide: data collection, analysis and trials principles for the safety space

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This guide sets out recommended methods and principles for data collection, analysis and trials in safety research, as used by the Global Safety Evidence Centre. It is designed as a tool for researchers, funders, practitioners and policymakers working in this space globally.  

What this guide is:

  • A source of research design options, guidance and inspiration for organisations across the safety space, with signposts to resources for further exploration.
  • A guide on concepts and key research principles, which are essential for quality research production, and the standards we align to.
  • An expectation document to facilitate understanding of the research standards for funding from the Global Safety Evidence Centre.
  • A resource for teaching and helping people avoid small common errors.
  • Currently focused on data collection, quantitative methods and trials.
  • Currently focused on organisational and social research, though applicable to different contexts such as technology and environment.

What this guide is not:

  • An exhaustive guide on how to do research.
  • Inclusive of field-specific methods (e.g. engineering, economics, data science and AI).
  • A statistical advisory document.
  • A subjective, qualitative, appraisal and evaluation methods document (yet).
  • A guide on context specific safety data sources.

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Research methods guide: data collection, analysis and trials principles for the safety space

This guide provides practical guidance on research methods, data collection and analysis principles, and trial approaches for safety research.

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If you wish to use and reference the Research Methods Guide: Data collection, analysis and trials principles for the safety space in your own work, please include the following DOI: https://doi.org/10.60743/0qed-1j27

Example Citation in IEEE Style:

Lloyd's Register Foundation, “Research Methods Guide: Data collection, analysis and trials principles for the safety space,” Lloyd's Register Foundation, 2026. doi: 10.60743/0QED-1J27.

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