Study, Design and Research Methods

Day 1:

Introduction to research methods and study design, including the different types of research studies and the importance of research design

• Introduction to research methods and study design, including the different types of research studies (experimental, observational, quasi-experimental, etc.) and the importance of research design.

• Overview of the scientific method, research process, and the main components of a research proposal.

• Overview of the main types of research designs: descriptive, correlational, and experimental designs.

Day 2:

Survey design, including the principles of questionnaire design and sampling methods

• Survey design, including the principles of questionnaire design and sampling methods.

• Overview of the main types of sampling methods: probability sampling and non-probability sampling

• Overview of the main types of data collection methods: self-report, interview, observation, and experiment

Day 3:

Experimental design, including the principles of randomization and control

• Experimental design, including the principles of randomization and control.

• Overview of the main types of experimental designs: pre-test post-test control group, posttest-only control group, and Solomon four-group designs.

• Overview of the main types of control groups: active, placebo, and no-treatment control groups.

Day 4:

Observational methods, including the principles of data collection and analysis

• Observational methods, including the principles of data collection and analysis.
• Overview of the main types of observational methods: naturalistic observation, participant observation, and structured observation.
• Overview of the main types of data analysis methods: descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and causal inference.

Day 5:

Statistical analysis and interpretation, including the basics of statistical analysis and ethical considerations in research.

• Statistical analysis and interpretation, including the basics of statistical analysis and ethical considerations in research.

• Overview of the main types of statistical analysis: descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and causal inference.

• Overview of the ethical considerations in research, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and data security.