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Research Methodology - (REM-601) (MIT): Course Content

Research methodology defines the systematic process and techniques a researcher uses to investigate a specific problem or question, ensuring the validity and reliability of their findings.

Course Outline

RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS
 Research in physical therapy and rehabilitation
 Role, importance, principles and application of Ethics in Rehabilitation research.
 Basic vs applied research.
 Research Problems / Questions, and Hypotheses, Research Paradigms, Research Validity and
reliability
SAMPLING
 Discuss Selection of sample: sample & population, basic considerations in sampling, determination of sample size, elimination of sampling bias and types of sampling such as: Random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling and systematic sampling.
RESEARCH DESIGN
 Describe different research designs
 Differentiate between experimental & non-experimental, qualitative and quantitative and
epidemiological research designs.
 Discuss different research methodologies used in experimental, and non-experimental, qualitative and qualitative and epidemiological research designs
RESEARCH PROJECT
 Discuss various components of research synopsis and Thesis
 Develop a Research Plan while taking into account, the ethical, legal and professional obligations
INSTRUMENTATION AND DATA COLLECTION
 Discuss, objectivity and standardization, types of tests and scales, validity and reliability of an instrument, assessment of validity and reliability, development of tests/scale
DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION
 Analyze data
 Describe types of measurement scales, descriptive statistics and inferential statistic.
 Perform data entry and Analysis using statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
PREPARATION OF A RESEARCH REPORT
 Use Formatting & styling, citation, references & bibliography
 Differentiate theses writing, dissertations & journal articles writing.
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
 Describe scientific inquiry, Evidence based approach to scientific inquiry, Principles of scientific inquiry, the application of scientific inquiry to physical therapy.
 Access digital libraries and different research databases, Effective searching and reviewing literature material.
 Interpret Critical appraisal of published research in the areas of:
o Examination and Evaluation
o Diagnosis
o Prognosis
o Intervention
o Harm
Interpret Critical evaluation of Randomized Control Trial (RCT), Systemic review, Diagnosis and screening tests, Case reports
Discuss how to conduct clinical research and hierarchy of evidences in
clinical researches

Course Objectives

Course Learning Objectives:
 Understand fundamental research concepts and methodologies used in scientific inquiry. (C2
 Select and define research topics relevant to the field of study. (C3
 Formulate precise research problems and determine the parameters for investigation. (C4)
 Develop a comprehensive research proposal outlining objectives, methods, and expected outcomes. (C6)
 Recognize the significance of ethical considerations in conducting rehabilitation research. (A3)
 Understand the necessity of maintaining objectivity and standardization for valid and reliable data collection. (A4)
 Develop practical skills in using statistical software for data analysis. (P4)
 Engage in hands-on activities to review literature and prepare a research proposal. (P5)