Total Hrs : 36
The objective of this module is to help the students understand the basic principles
of research and methods applied to draw inferences from the research findings.
- Introduction to research methods
- Identifying research problem
- Ethical issues in research
- Research design
- Basic Concepts of Biostatistics
- Types of Data
- Research tools and Data collection methods
- Sampling methods
- Developing a research proposal
Biostatistics: Probability & Sampling distribution; Estimation, Hypothesis testing &
application; Correlation & regression analysis.
- Research methodologies: Study population; Variables; Sampling; Sample size deter-
mination; Plan for data collection ; Plan for data pro-
cessing and analysis; Ethical considerations.
- g) Developing a research proposal
- h) Computer Application in Research: Elementary knowledge of Statistical Analysis