Learning Outcomes

Understanding Research

Choosing Approaches and Topics

Data Analysis and Report Writing

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn the process of conducting research, approaches and methodologies. We will look at the impact of healthcare research with how to choose a research topic and design justification. Explore how to analyze findings, make conclusions and write research reports.

How to Conduct Research in Adult Care - Course Assessment

Learn how to tailor your research methodology to meet the demands of adult care environments in this free online course.

How to Conduct Research in Adult Care

Research plays a vital role in healthcare as it enables us to identify and solve real-world problems. This research methodology course explains how to use evidence-based practices to inform clinical decisions and locate lapses in care using gap analysis. We describe the impact of healthcare research and provide methodologies to help you conduct scientific research in adult care settings that respects the dignity and wellbeing of your subjects.

Definition and Types of Scientific Research

Methods, Criteria and Steps of Scientific Research

Research Design, Methodology, Ethics, and Misconduct

In this module, you will be introduced to the methodology of research. You will learn the definition of scientific research as well as the different types, methods, steps, criteria, and ethics of scientific research.

Research Problem Formulation

Research Design and Sample Selection

Research Proposal

In this module you will be introduced to the methodology of research. You will learn how to formulate a research problem and how to design your research. We will cover how to sample data for research, collect and process the data and how to analyze and present it. We will describe how to write your Research Proposal (necessary to obtain research funding or to gain approval from an academic supervisor) and, finally, your Research Report.

Data Collection

Data Analysis and Presentation

Research Report

In this module, you will learn how to conduct and document your research project. We will teach you how to collect, process, analyze and present your research data. Also, we will teach you the different parts of your research report and how to write an effective report that includes all the required information, including ethical considerations, and meets the standards for a scientific publication.

Essentials of Research Methodology – Course Assessment

Learn the best methods and principles required to conduct and compile effective research with this free online course.

Essentials of Research Methodology

This research methodology course teaches you how to design, conduct and document an effective scientific research project. We explain how to formulate a research problem, design research methods, select samples and write a research proposal. The course then demonstrates how to collect, process, analyze and present data before taking you through the steps required to write a clear and compelling research report.

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