Formal Research Preparation

Research Methods & Training

Formal Research Preparation In Progress · 2026–27

PU5027 Fundamentals of Research Design (Online)

University of Aberdeen

Current formal research-design training focused on research design and critical research decision-making.

Training Evidence · 11 October 2026

Research Training & Methods Evidence

PU5027 is in progress in the 2026–27 academic year. No assessed grade, official transcript or completed qualification is claimed. The evidence ledger separates formal coursework from Catherine's independent open research and reproducible analyses.

The training ledger and detailed methods workpapers are kept as internal working records. The public evidence report lists verifiable status, scope and limits without exposing private academic material.

Methods Development

Current Research Preparation

Current preparation combines formal research-design coursework with systematic evidence-synthesis work and the development of a feasible doctoral research question.

Current

Research-design coursework and systematic evidence-synthesis work in progress.

Developing

Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods study design; research ethics and data governance.

Prospective

Governed analysis of digital-platform data and feasibility/pilot intervention work under institutional supervision.