CCMAS Course Search

Conceptual definitions of research and research methodology. Types of research: Scientific and non-scientific. Types of scientific research methodology such as experimental, survey, case study and historical. The concept and importance of research in Environmental standards. methodology of Environmental Standards research. Qualitative and quantitative researches. The research process, types and sources of data and handling techniques. Layout of the research report: guidelines for the Cover page and preliminary pages, background of the study, research problem selection, meaning and formulation of research questions, research objectives and hypothesis, scope/delimitation of the study, significance of the study, literature review. Meta analysis in literature selection. Conceptual literature/framework. Theoretical literature. Empirical literature. Gap and value addition. Research methodology (Theoretical framework, area of the study, population, sample and sampling techniques. Instrument for data collection and description. Validation and reliability of instruments. Instrument administration. The research model. Analytical tools/ scaling and measurement techniques and procedure. Sources of data. Handling primary and secondary data in research. Problem of missing data. Data interpolations and extrapolations. Presentation, interpretation and discussion of findings. Summary. Conclusion. Recommendation. Policy implications. Contribution to knowledge. Limitation of the study. Suggestion for further research. References. Appendices. Prospects and problems of environmental research in Nigeria.

Area delineation of source of data, creation of research instruments, formal acquisition of data, appropriate statistical analyses, writing up of research finding and conclusion.; application of research findings in the real world.

Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Methods of data collection. Interview; types, objectives, recording. Questionnaires: types, development. Design of experiments (laboratory procedures). Factors guiding the selection of quantitative or qualitative method for data collection and analysis. Description of materials and methods in experimental research. Hypothesis; formulation of hypothesis; testing of hypothesis; concept of significance. Formulation of models. Methods of data analysis; types, choice and description. Interpretation of results. Computer based analysis. Theoretical, Methodological and Analytical frameworks in research. Referencing styles: MLA, Classic style and APA. Referencing software, Communication skills and oral presentation (defence) of research projects, preparation, skills and use of power points for presentation. Longitudinal framework for presentations.

Definition of Research. Characteristics of Research. Types of Research. The Research Process. Formulating the Research Problem. Considerations in selecting a research Problem. Reviewing Literature. Procedure for r literature review. Formulation of objectives. Preparing research design. Consideration for the Research Design. Guidelines for the construction of a research tool. Constructing a Questionnaire.Piloting the Questionnaire. Collecting Data. Ethical Issues concerning research participants. Ethical Issues relating to the researcher. Processing and analyzsng Data. Data Processing operations. Methods of data analysis. Generalisation and interpretation of results. Reporting Findings. Written research project. Report format. General attributes of research proposals. Distinguishing features of research proposal in Engineering. Components of a research proposal. Costing an Engineering research proposal.

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.

Research process and philosophy behind research, Types of Scientific enquiry. Research designs. Formulation of Hypotheses. Data collection methods. Validity and reliability issues and their importance, sensitivity and specificity issues. Application of bio-statistical tools and methods. Methods of data presentation deductive, inductive and inferences. Ethics of Medical research. Research reporting.

Definition of concepts. Types of research. Benefits to nursing. The steps of the research process from problem identification, through literature review to report writing. Basic skills and knowledge required of a researcher. Conduct of simple studies in clinical area of practice. Ethical issues in research. Research design. Sampling. Methods of data collection. Validity and reliability of data collection instruments. Data analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics/statistical packages for data analysis). Presentation and interpretation of findings. Discussion of findings and referencing. Plagiarism and implications. Utilisation of research results in practice. The application and use of the research process in identifying and solving nursing problems in education and practice. Writing of research proposals and conduct a simple research study in area of interest.

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.

Rudiments of research methodology and its application to the public health field. The course covers a basic learning of the following aspects: research problem definition, research questions, research and null hypothesis theoretical-conceptual formulation of research problems. Review of related literature, basic research designs. Methods of research observations, measurement of variables, data analytic techniques, interpretation of research findings. Includes study of randomisation techniques, epidemiologic research designs and controlled clinical trials.

Rudiments of research methodology and its application to the public health field. Basic learning of research problem definition, research questions, research and null hypothesis theoretical- conceptual formulation of research problems. Review of related literature, basic research designs. Methods of research observations, measurement of variables, data analytic techniques, interpretation of research findings. Randomisation techniques, epidemiologic research designs and controlled clinical trials.