Research Methodology

At the end of this course students should be able to: 1. conduct a research project; 2. discuss the role of research in health and social welfare; and 3. discuss the designing a questionnaire.

Introduction to research methodology. Collection of literature review articles Problem definition. Sampling technique Experimental designs of medical and public health studies. Questionnaire design and collection analysis. Interpretation and utilization of research findings. The role of research in health and social welfare. The need for Institutional and Governmental ethical clearance for some research projects. Research proposals and sourcing of funding for research projects. Art of scholarly publications and Instructional design.