HIN6253: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Quantitative Research methods is a unit of the module entitled Research Methodology. This module covers a wide range of methods and writing techniques of research in the areas of health informatics and this range from epidemiology data, analysis and mapping to measure patient outputs following medical interventions. It also covers the advanced methodological aspects of medical application development in a digital-era. This module will equip students with knowledge and skills required for research data analysis and interpreting statistical results.

The unit of Quantitative Research Methods in this module introduces students to a range of topics. One of these topics is the foundations of scientific knowledge. this topic covers: the role of research in advancing scientific knowledge, the forms of scientific reasoning, research paradigms, characteristics of research, and types of research. The unit also helps students to uncover quantitative research as a process of investigation.  Students also develop skills on developing a quantitative research proposal. Furthermore, this unit allows students to sharpen skills on data collection, analysis and research report writing techniques. in this unit, students benefits from practical exercises on using a reference management tool (Mendeley) and a software for quantitative data management and analysis (IBM SPSS). The unit also introduces students to ethical guidelines governing the research involving human subjects. Finally, this unit helps students the process of disseminating research results and drafting a journal manuscript.