Research Methods for Biomedical Sciences - 7000408
Course Title
Research Methods for Biomedical Sciences
Course Number
7000408
Instructor Name
Sa'ed Zyoud
Contact Information
[email protected]
Semester(s) and academic year(s)
Second Semester 2020
First Semester 2020
Compulsory / Elective
Compulsory
Course Description

 

This course aims to introduce students to scientific research methodology and helping him/her to develop his abilities in understanding research and procedures in conducting it. Students learn concepts, foundation and methods in research before choosing a problem for their own research project, in which they gather data and use analysis methods to solve the problem. 

Course Objectives

 

This course aims to introduce students to scientific research methodology and helping him/her to develop his abilities in understanding research and procedures in conducting it. Students learn concepts, foundation and methods in research before choosing a problem for their own research project, in which they gather data and use analysis methods to solve the problem. 

Intended learning Outcomes and Competences

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

 

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

a.1. Mention the main steps in performing a research.

a.2. Describe the types of study design.

a.3. Identify the main tests in data analysis.

a.4. List the main advantages and disadvantages for different types of studies.

 

b. Intellectual Skills

b.1. Design appropriate objectives and hypothesis according to the study types.

b.2. Interpret the data

b.3. Identify the appropriate test needed to analyze the results.

b.4. Contextualize the findings and results

 

c. Professional and Practical Skills

c.1. Design a conceptual framework for a given research title.

c.2. Design a research proposal by following the recommended format.

c.3. Design a questionnaire by applying the appropriate methods.

c.4. Analyze data using the appropriate tests using a statistical program.

c.5 Practice referencing citation using the Endnote program

c.6 Applying computer applications in pharmaceutical research and development

 

d. General and Transferable Skills

d.1. Search internet database for new updates.

d.2. Write a report and give oral presentations.

d.3. Work coherently and successfully as a part of a team.

d.4. Appreciate team work in a seminar.

Textbook and References

REFERENCES

  1. Steven HB et al., Designing Clinical Research, 3rd  edition , 2007. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  2. Dawson B, Trapp RG. Basic & Clinical Biostatistics. 4th  edition, 2004. Mc Graw Hill.
  3. Kothari C.R. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. 2nd edition, 2006. New age internationals Ltd.
  4. Creswell JW. Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 2009. Sage Publications
  5. Wang B, Ekins S. Computer Applications in Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 2006, John Wiley & Sons
  6. Recent original and review articles
Assessment Criteria
Activity Percent (%)
First-hour exam 20%
Second-hour exam 20%
Report and proposal writing 10%
Final exam 50%