| CODE | MDS3101 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Basic Research Methodology | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Faculty of Medicine and Surgery | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit integrates multiple qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. It equips students with the necessary tools to be able to use correct tools for different types of biomedical research. Study-unit Aims: - To teach students basic research methods; - To train students in identifying the most appropriate method for different research tasks; - To facilitate the understanding of the limitations of particular research methods; and - To highlight the advantages of each study method and the research tools involved. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - list the various types and modalities of health research methods; - select an appropriate research method to answer any particular research question; and - explain the limitations of various methods and tools in research. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - discuss the science behind case definition, population selection, epidemiology research methods; - explain qualitative research methods; - select the right research methods; and - describe the different research tools that can be used to answer the research question. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts - Epidemiology in medical practice (5th edition). Churchill Livingston Publications. Authors: Barker, Rose and Cooper. - Research Design - Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th edition) John W. Creswell. Supplementary Readings http://www.bmj.com/about-bmj/resources-readers/publications/epidemiology-uninitiated https://www.amazon.com/Epidemiology-Medical-Practice-D-J-P-Barker/dp/0443014469 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Beatrice Farrugia Julian Mamo (Co-ord.) |
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