Study Design and Research Methods
Overview:
Introduction:
This 5-day training course on Study Design and Research Methods aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of designing and conducting research studies. The course will cover topics such as research design, sampling techniques, data collection and analysis, and ethical considerations in research.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, the participants will be able to:
- To provide participants with a thorough understanding of the different types of research designs and their suitability for different research questions.
- To familiarize participants with the various sampling techniques and their applications in research.
- To equip participants with the skills necessary to collect and analyze data in a rigorous and ethical manner.
- To enable participants to critically evaluate research studies and understand the importance of replication in research.
- To provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and conduct their own research studies.
Targeted Audience:
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This course is designed for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and engineering who are interested in designing and conducting research studies.
Course Outlines:
Unit 1: Introduction to Research Design
- Overview of different types of research designs (experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental)
- Advantages and disadvantages of different research designs
- Choosing a suitable research design for a given research question
Unit 2: Sampling Techniques
- Overview of different sampling techniques (probability, non-probability)
- Advantages and disadvantages of different sampling techniques
- Choosing a suitable sampling technique for a given research question
Unit 3: Data Collection
- Overview of different data collection methods (surveys, interviews, observation)
- Advantages and disadvantages of different data collection methods
- Choosing a suitable data collection method for a given research question
Unit 4: Data Analysis
- Overview of different data analysis techniques (descriptive statistics, inferential statistics)
- Advantages and disadvantages of different data analysis techniques
- Choosing a suitable data analysis technique for a given research question
Unit 5: Ethical Considerations and Replication
- Overview of ethical considerations in research (informed consent, confidentiality, protection of vulnerable populations)
- The importance of replication in research
- How to design and conduct a replication study