This document provides an overview of public health research methods. It defines quantitative and qualitative research and outlines the typical steps for quantitative research, including developing a research question, selecting a study type, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and reporting findings. It also discusses developing a research question, conducting a literature review to explore existing research on a topic, and provides an example group activity to help understand the research process.
2. Objective
Define research Brief overview on
quantitative
research
Steps/process of
quantitative
research
Brief overview
about literature
review
Group activity
3. Whatis
Research?
investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery
and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or
laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of
such new or revised theories or laws.
the systematic investigation into and study of materials
and sources in order to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.
7. WheretoStart?
Choose Research Topic
Develop a Research Question
Example:
What is the relationship between______&_______?
What is the difference between _______ &______?
To what extent can _______predict _________?
Does _______ effect _________?
Does _____increase/decrease _______?
How much?
How often?
Literature Review
8. activity
1.Develop a research question based on the
following-
Exposure- Vitamin D deficiency
Outcome- Birth Outcome
Population- USA/Developed country
2. Find 1 related articles by conducting literature
review based on your research question.
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Group Activity
9. Homework
Develop 1 research question based on your
research interest
Conduct a literature review on the selected RQ
Find at least 3 articles related to your research
question