Learning objectives
This course introduces participants to concepts in data collection and management, protocol development, regulatory affairs and research proposal writing, writing grant applications, conducting applied field research, report-writing and presentation of findings.
Given the relevance of observing standards and protocols in health studies meticulously, this course will focus on techniques for critical appraisal of empirical medical research and the basic principles in research design.
learning outcomes
- Learn the terminologies associated with research protocols and standards in health research design.
- Define concepts and principles of research designs and methods.
- Conduct critical appraisal of statistics reporting and research publications.
- Discuss research protocols including, problem statement, literature reviews, research synthesis, design (selection and development of measurement tools), data collection, analysis and interpretation, and reporting of research results.
- Learn to apply statistical software (SPSS, SATA) for data analysis.