Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Title:
"Comparative Analysis of Surgical Treatment Preferences for Common Ailments Among Auroville's
Foreign and Local Populations."
II. Objectives:
To compare surgical treatment preferences for common ailments between Auroville's foreign and
local populations.
To assess the impact of cultural, socioeconomic, and individual factors on surgical decision-making.
IV. Sampling:
Sample size calculation based on desired power, effect size, and variability.
V. Data Collection:
Surveys:
Develop a survey to collect quantitative data on surgical treatment preferences, including factors
influencing decisions.
Interviews:
Review records for common surgical procedures performed on both foreign and local residents.
VI. Variables:
Independent Variables:
Cultural background.
Socioeconomic status.
Dependent Variables:
Quantitative Analysis:
Inferential statistics (e.g., chi-square tests) to identify significant differences between groups.
Qualitative Analysis:
X. Timeline:
A projected timeline for each phase of the study, including data collection, analysis, and report
writing.
XI. Budget:
Detailed budget outlining resources, personnel, and any required technology or translation services.
XII. Reporting:
A plan for disseminating the findings through academic publications and presentations.