MDPH 4109

Research Methodology

Overview of course

Evaluation

Continuous Assessment, 2 Writeups, 2 Presentations 23 August 2013? Mid-sem 20%

MDPH 4109
Research Methodology Planning your research

Doing the research

Write up and presentation

Getting started and planning your research Concept of research Need of research Research process Research problem Literature review Type of research Research methodology
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Doing the research

Research project-Sampling and Collecting data Research project-Data management and analysis

Write up and presentation

Report Oral Presentation

References

Polgar, S, Thomas, SA 2000 Introduction to research in health sciences. Churchill Livingstone

Smith, F, Francis, SA & Schafheutle, E 2008 International research in healthcare. Pharmaceutical Press
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1.1 Concept of research What is research? Re (prefix): again, anew or over again. Search (v): to examine closely and carefully, to test and try, or to probe.

1.1 Concept of research What is research?

Research is a careful investigation or inquiry specially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge.
Research involves the discovery of new knowledge and the interpretation and revision of current knowledge.

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1.1 Concept of research What makes a successful researcher? good time planning and organisation skills patient, determined and persistent curious ability to communicate clearly support from organisation
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