The PCORI Methodology Report provides minimum requirements to follow in the conduct of scientifically valid patient-centered outcomes research.

The report addresses two legislative mandates: the development of methodology standards and development of a translation framework to guide the choice of study designs for specific research questions. It details the context and rationale for the PCORI Methodology Standards, published in late 2012, and updated in May 2017. It includes stories and examples that illustrate different ways that good methodology makes a difference to patients and their care.

View the 2017 PCORI Methodology Report (pdf)

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