Course: HP 299B SSSy24-25: Research Methods in the Health Sciences

Topic outline

General
- Announcements Forum
- Welcome to HP 299 B
  
  SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY | 10:00 - 12:00 nn
- Course Description
  
  The scientific method and approaches to research; basic statistical techniques used in analyzing data; and skills in the review of research literature and in writing and evaluating research proposals and completed studies in health professions education
- Program Outcomes, Competencies, and HP 299 Course Outcomes Page
  Detailed list of ILOs
- For this course, we will follow the proposed program as shown in the image below.
  
  The course is organized according to the Six Steps research process.
  
  The Six Steps 21 Questions approach in developing a research proposal will be used as organizing framework.
- Library Resource
- Research Methods Knowledge Base (← click link)
  
  A comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods.
- Recordings of Zoom sessions Book
  Review video of sessions.
- AI SUMMARIES Folder
Course Overview
- Research Course Book
  This will serve as your coursebook. The content of this coursebook will be expanded as we move forward towards the end of the course.
Step 1: Define Study Questions
In preparation for our first topic, try to prepare answers to the following questions in the context of your own research interest.
- Step 1 9 Questions PDF File
  Hi everyone,
  
  I removed the book version and instead I am now providing you with a downloadable and printable pdf version of Step 1 9 Questions.
  
  P.S. This is not for external circulation.
- Step 1: |Defining Study Question and Determining Outcomes (9 Questions) SCORM package
  I updated this file to make it much simpler to play.
- Problem Analysis SCORM package
  An interactive learning object developed/programmed by Dr. Nemuel Fajutagana to introduce problem analysis. Problem analysis is a very important tool/strategy for clarifying research issues.
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  Week 2 - 3
  
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- My Topic of Study and Study Questions Assignment
  Start working on your research proposal.
  
  Taking off from our discussion and in the context of your research topic, try to provide answers to the first three questions we have discussed. Follow the steps in the example. Show how the evolution of your topic (i.e. from initial idea ---> to a research question. Again, be guided by the first three questions of Step 1.
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  Week 3 - 4
  
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- My Answers to the First 9 Quesions Assignment
  Continue working on your research proposal.
  
  At the end of Step 1, you should have provided answers to the first nine (9) questions.
- AI and Research
Step 2: Select Best Study Design
Week 4-7
- Step 2 | Selecting Best Study Design (4 Questions) SCORM package
  This is an updated version and now include discussion on Mixed methods.
Step 3: Select Sample
Week 8-9
- Sample Size Calculators Page
  This page provides links to several free online sample calculators.
- Step 3: Sampling SCORM package
Step 4: Monitor Data Quality
Week 10 - 11
Step 5: Decide on Statistics
Week 12-13
- Step 5: Decide on Statistics SCORM package
  Updated version. Simplified the presentation for much easier use.
Step 6: Plan Study Proposal
Week 14-15-16
Final Proposal
Dear students,

Please use this block to submit your final proposal.

For graduating students, please submit early.

Please be guided accordingly.
- Final Proposal Submission Portal Assignment
  
  Use this portal for submission. I also attached the UPM Manual for Thesis writing. Please use the manual as guide in preparing your final proposal manuscript.
  
  Just a reminder:
  
  You are to submit only a complete proposal.
  
  For results and discussion, just add dummy tables.
  
  Again the requirement is a complete proposal, but not necessarily a thesis proposal.
Additional List of References
- References Page

Topic outline

Library Resource

Week 4-7

Week 8-9

Week 10 - 11

Week 12-13

Week 14-15-16