Overview

Course Objectives
This course aims to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to conduct rigorous and impactful research. By covering a comprehensive range of topics, participants will gain a solid foundation in research methodologies, data management, and effective communication of research findings.

Course Topics:

1. Research Question: Formulate clear and concise research questions.
2. How to Write an Introduction: Develop compelling and informative introductions for research papers.
3. Effective Search: Conduct efficient and comprehensive literature searches.
4. Study Design and Research Question: Understand the relationship between study design and research questions.
5. Cohort Study: Learn the principles and applications of cohort studies.
6. Case-Control Study: Explore the methodology and use cases of case-control studies.
7. Cross-Sectional Study: Understand the design and implementation of cross-sectional studies.
8. Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Part I: Classification: Classify different types of randomized controlled trials.
9. Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Part II: Randomization: Understand the process and importance of randomization in RCTs.
10. Methodology Part I: Sampling: Learn various sampling techniques and their applications.
11. Methodology Part II: Measurement: Explore different measurement methods and their reliability.
12. Data Management: Understand the principles of managing research data effectively.
13. Hands-on Data Management in Excel: Gain practical skills in managing data using Excel.
14. How to Present Your Data: Learn best practices for presenting data clearly and effectively.
15. Discussion: Develop skills to write insightful and meaningful discussions in research papers.
    By the end of this course, participants will be able to design robust research studies, manage and analyze data efficiently, and effectively communicate their research findings.