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Public Health

Research Methods for Public Health

GPH3504
Two hours English

Research Methods for Public Health

Research Methods for Public Health
1 Definition of scientific research
2 Properties and the importance of scientific research
3 Scientific research methods and research problem plan and hypotheses
4 Impediments to scientific research with focus on relevant legal and ethical considerations related to public health research
5 Steps to be followed in the implementation of scientific research
6 Sampling, questionnaires, interviews, observation and tests
7 Types of epidemiological studies: Historical and descriptive methods
8 Types of epidemiological studies:Analytical and experimental methods
9 Sample selection and research variables
10 Data collection methods and tools
11 Data analysis
12 Research reports, research writing and references
13 Application of the results of scientific research
1.1 Mapped to: K1&K2

Define the scientific Research and Describe the Basic concepts, Various designs, applications of research

Teaching Strategy Debates and class discussions. Presentations. Classwork. Collaborative and peer technique teaching.
Assessment Methods Quizzes. Peer or group discussion. Mid-term exam. Final written exam. Homework.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Describing the Literature search methods

1.3 Mapped to: K2

Define Hypothesis and various types of variables

2.1 Mapped to: S4

Reading about issues involved with various research methods.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Debates and class discussions. Presentations. Classwork. Collaborative and peer technique teaching.
Assessment Methods Research work. Peer or group discussion. Seminar presentation (individual or peer or group) Quizzes. Task Evaluation.
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Collect and analyze data using some techniques and statistical methods

Teaching Strategy Lectures Debates and class discussions. Presentations. Classwork. Collaborative and peer technique teaching.
Assessment Methods Research work. Peer or group discussion. Seminar presentation (individual or peer or group) Quizzes. Task Evaluation.
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Prepare a project proposal (to undertake a project)

Teaching Strategy Lectures Debates and class discussions. Presentations. Classwork. Collaborative and peer technique teaching.
Assessment Methods Research work. Peer or group discussion. Seminar presentation (individual or peer or group) Quizzes. Task Evaluation.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Identify the relevant legal and ethical considerations related to public health research

Teaching Strategy Self-learning exercises. Debates and class discussions.
Assessment Methods Peer or group discussion. Seminar presentation (individual or peer or group) Observation.
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate behavior and attitudes appropriate to an academic environment such as working independently and collaboratively.

Teaching Strategy Self-learning exercises. Debates and class discussions.
Assessment Methods Peer or group discussion. Seminar presentation (individual or peer or group) Observation.
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes, assignments, research and presentations
30%
Mid-term exam
20%
Final exam
50%
Total
100%