Nuggets for Successful Animal Experiments

Abstract

The success of an experiment depends on several factors that need to be taken into consideration. From the identification of the problem to be solved to the conceptualization of the research procedures to be adopted, careful planning must be done. The problem identified must be properly understood, in terms of scope and materials needed to carry out a meaningful investigation. The researcher must understand the need and urgency of the problems to be solved or why the research is justified. A clear and well-articulated objective(s) that addresses the step by step actualization of the conceptualized topic to be addressed. The choices to be made to obtain a successful result will include proper selection of experimental materials, animals, adequate data collection and collation, appropriate experimental design and employment of analytical /statistical tools for effective analysis.