BASIC RESEARCH METHODS
Introduction to health research
Formulating research question
Literature review
Measures of disease frequency
Descriptive study designs
Analytical study designs
Experimental study designs: Clinical trials
Validity of epidemiological studies
Qualitative research methods: An overview
Measurement of study variables
Sampling methods
Calculating sample size and power
Selection of study population
Study plan and project management
Designing data collection tools
Principles of data collection
Data management
Overview of data analysis
Ethical framework for health research
Conducting clinical trials
Preparing a concept paper for research projects
Elements of a protocol for research studies
Publication Ethics
Manuscript Writing
Grant Proposal Writing