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Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology - (SIRL401): Course Outline

Scientific inquiry is a form of problem-solving and questioning that helps people come to a greater understanding of observable phenomena. An understanding of this style of scientific reasoning forms the basis upon which the nature of science itself rests

Course Objectives

LEARNING OBJECTIVE
  • Identify the basic concepts of research and scientific inquiry and its methodologies
  • Identify appropriate research topics
  • Define appropriate research problem and parameters Construct a project proposal to undertake a research project.
  • Discuss scientific Inquiry, its principle and application in medical research.
  • Describe Search techniques for literature review
  • Differentiate between different levels of evidence, appraisal and different studies with respect to
  • their effectiveness in literature.

Course Content

Research Fundamentals

Sampling

Research Design

Research Project

Instrumentation And Data Collection

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Preparation Of A Research Report

Scientific Inquiry

 

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