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Study Design: The PI develops the research hypothesis, design, and methodology. This involves selecting the appropriate study population, determining sample sizes, and choosing the suitable data collection methods.
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Funding: Securing funding is a crucial responsibility. The PI often writes
grant proposals and seeks funding from various sources such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, or private sector entities.
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Ethical Oversight: Ensuring the study follows
ethical guidelines is paramount. The PI submits the study protocol for review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and ensures that informed consent is obtained from all study participants.
4.
Team Management: The PI assembles and leads a research team, delegating tasks, providing mentorship, and ensuring that each team member contributes effectively to the project.
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Data Analysis: After data collection, the PI oversees the data analysis process, ensuring the use of appropriate statistical methods to interpret the results accurately.
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Publication and Dissemination: The PI is responsible for publishing the study findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting the results at scientific conferences to share the knowledge with the broader scientific community.
