489919-HS2026-0-Research methods





Root number 489919
Semester HS2026
Type of course Course
Allocation to subject Health Sciences
Type of exam Presentation
Title Research methods
Description Description
In this course, the content is divided into two main parts. In the first half, students present their ongoing publication projects, focusing on their statistical analysis plans and addressing statistical issues. These are discussed and resolved collaboratively with experienced statisticians, Dr. Stefan Lerch and Dr. Silvano Sele. The second half of the course features presentations on topics of general relevance to early-career researchers, delivered by advanced doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers and clinician scientists.

Course Structure
- Format A: PhD students present their current paper projects. This includes a brief presentation of the research question, followed by a joint review of the analysis strategy and its implementation in the script, and a discussion of individual problems or questions.
- Format B: A postdoctoral researcher (or an advanced PhD student) provides an input on a generally relevant topic, followed by a discussion.


Date: Format: Who: What:
19.08.2026 A
24.08.2026 B Marialuisa Cavelti: Youth Advisory Council – An Update
02.09.2026 A
09.09.2026 B Erik Fink: Using Claude Cowork in Project Work
16.09.2026 A
23.09.2026 B Silvano Sele: Research Questions Using Longitudinal Data
30.09.2026 A
07.10.2026 B Corinna Reichl: Suicidality in Clinical Interviews: Foundations for Safe Practice
14.10.2026 A
21.10.2026 B Janko Käser: Creating Publication-Ready Tables with R
28.10.2026 A
04.11.2026 B Donat Rüttimann (Marialuisa Cavelti): Innosuisse Funding: An Overview of Funding Opportunities
11.11.2026 A
18.11.2026 B Stefan Lerch: Network Analysis II
25.11.2026 A
30.11.2026 B Christian Hertel: Good Clinical Practice: Advanced Ethics
09.12.2026 A
16.12.2026 B Stefan Lerch: Critical Statistical Thinking
23.12.2026 A
06.01.2027 A
13.01.2027 B Michael Kaess: Building Evidence for Clinical Interventions
20.01.2027 A
25.01.2027 B Chantal Michel: Foundations of Developmental Psychopathology
03.02.2027 A
10.02.2027 B Annekatrin Steinhoff: Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) Compliance in Studies with Children and Adolescents
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Marialuisa CaveltiTeaching Staff, Faculty of Human Sciences 
Dr. Stefan LerchUniversity Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy 
ECTS 1
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading passed/failed
 
Dates Wednesday 11:15-12:00 Weekly
Monday 24/8/2026 16:00-16:45
Monday 30/11/2026 11:15-12:00
Monday 25/1/2027 11:15-12:00
 
Rooms
 
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