Research Methodology

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. define the terms used in health research; 2. describe the different types of research; 3. formulate hypothesis; and 4. select appropriate study designs to march objectives.

History of Health Research. Overview of Research Process/Evidence Based Practice. Definition, types and purpose. Significance of Research in health care settings. Research Process: Terms used in research. Steps in the research process; Literature review. Theoretical framework/Conceptual framework. Definition and determination of variables. Formulation of hypothesis. Research design. Population sample and sampling techniques. Methods of data collection. Data analysis and interpretation. Report of findings. Discussion of results. Recommendations. References and Bibliography.