Improving understanding of numbers for better research outcomes
Official title: Understanding the Numbers: Quantitative Literacy for Experimental Rigor
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10881974 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people learn how to understand and use math and statistics better, so they can do better research and share their findings more accurately.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $89,420 |
| NIH project number | 5UE5NS133014-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10881974 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are involved in or interested in scientific research and data analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in research or do not require skills in quantitative analysis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing quantitative literacy, which is crucial for conducting rigorous scientific research. It aims to develop educational content that helps learners of all levels understand and apply mathematical knowledge, statistics, and data analysis effectively. The program includes five interactive learning units that cover foundational principles, data contextualization, statistical interpretation, and best practices for reporting numerical data. By engaging with this content, participants can improve their ability to analyze and report data accurately, ultimately contributing to more reliable research findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved research quality and outcomes by equipping individuals with essential skills in quantitative literacy.
How similar studies have gone: While the focus on quantitative literacy in research is gaining attention, this specific educational approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gombash Lampe, Sara Elizabeth — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Gombash Lampe, Sara Elizabeth
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.