POT 411
Research Methodology
2 Unit(s) (LH 30)
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. discuss the concept of research and benefits;
2. describe the types of research;
3. discuss the steps in research;
4. initiate, conduct and present a research project; and
5. use biostatistics, research design and research reporting as aid to quality research in the
final year.
Course Outline
Types and Nature of Research. Writing Research Proposal. Format for Seminars Presentation
Research Problems, & Research Design, Data Collection & Storage, Referencing Styles.
Population and Samples. Hypothesis & Hypotheses testing. Reporting Results of Clinical Research.
Presentation & Interpretation of Clinical Research.