Research Methodology

On completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. describe the different types of research designs; 2. discuss the various types of referencing systems; 3. identify the various sources of Information for Literature review; 4. enumerate the different sampling methods with their merits and demerits; 5. compare and contrast between parametric and non-parametric statistics; 6. identify the regulatory bodies for research ethics and their mandates; 7. list the fundamentals of research ethics 8. discuss the use of computer packages in research. 9. describe the concept of population; and 10. describe the steps in writing a research project.

Introduction to biomedical research. Types of research designs. Literature review. Identification of research gaps and referencing styles. Sampling and sampling techniques. Questionnaire design and validation. Data analysis and presentation. Ethics in biomedical research. Use of computer packages in research and presentations.