Research Methodology Course Overview

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Research Methodology Course

This course covers research methodology, including general introduction, literature review, methodology, database searching, research proposal guidelines, and research report writing.

General Introduction

Research is defined as the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to generate new knowledge or solve problems using a scientific method. This method aims to minimize researcher bias.
Research is systematic, employing a fixed and organized plan.
Research methodology studies the methods and rules involved in problem-solving, encompassing more than just methods or steps.
Methodology includes formulating hypotheses, data collection, study design, sampling, analysis, and results interpretation.
Research methodology (RM) is the science of research conduct, detailing methods for gaining knowledge.
Research is applied to promote, improve, and change policies or decisions related to human life. The questions of research methodology include "What is research?", "Why do research?", "Who should conduct research?", and "How to conduct research?"
Research is categorized functionally into basic and applied types.
Basic research investigates fundamental principles and reasons for phenomena, with the potential to inform applied research. It does not lead to immediate application.
Applied research deals with real-world problems such as machine efficiency or disease prevention.
Research is categorized by nature into quantitative and qualitative types.
Quantitative research focuses on measurable quantities.
Qualitative research focuses on qualities that can't be numerically measured and uses reasoning.

Health Research

Health research applies research principles to health issues (generating knowledge and dealing with health problems) using a scientific method.
Health research categories include biomedical, clinical, and public health, often interconnected operationally.
Biomedical research focuses on individual body parts (sub-individual level) and basic biological functions.
Clinical research examines individual responses to interventions (e.g., disease prevention, diagnoses, or therapies).
Public health research studies population groups, encompassing epidemiological studies (disease frequency, distribution, and causes investigation) and health systems research (healthcare systems functioning, costs, service quality, and resources distribution). Investigative projects from this group use population level study methods, as opposed to individual or sub-individual methods.
While specific health topics are not mentioned, the importance of an investigative approach is implied.
Results from biological research often inform clinical research, and epidemiological findings lead to needed services research. Interdependency frequently exists across varied health research types.

Description

This quiz covers key concepts in research methodology, including definitions, systematic approaches, and essential steps in data collection and analysis. Understand the importance of methodology in formulating hypotheses and interpreting results. Test your knowledge on the foundational elements of conducting effective research.