Learning objectives

Methods
Methods…
Research Methods
Methods…
Components of Research Methods
Study setting
Study design
Study design…
Study design…
Study design…
Population
What is a sample?
What is sampling?
What are the characteristics a sample should
possess?
Reasons for sampling:
Sampling…
Sampling methods
Probability Sampling
Probability Sampling…
Non probability Sampling
The Sampling Design Process
Classification of Sampling Techniques
Sampling methods…
Errors in Sampling
Errors in Sampling…
Errors in Sampling…
Sample Size Determination
Sample Size Determination…
Rules of thumb for determining the sample
size
Statistical Formula
Sample size determination for single
population mean
Sample size for single population
proportion
Sample size for two population
To compare two Means
Sample size formula…
Sample size…
Sample size calculation examples
Sample size calculation examples…
Sample size calculation examples…
Sample size calculation examples…
Variables
Variables…
How should variables for a particular study
be selected?
Dependent and independent variables
Independent variables
Dependent variables
Dependent variables
Operationalizing variables
Operationalizing variables…
Operationalizing variables…
Data collection
Stage 1: Permission to proceed
Stage 2: Data collection
Data collection methods
Data collection methods…
Data collection methods…
Data collection techniques
1. Using available data
Sources of available data
Sources of available data…
2.Observation
Observation…
Observation…
3. Interviewing
Qualitative Interviews (In-Depth Interview)
Qualitative Interview…
Qualitative Interview….
4. Administering written questionnaires
Administering written questionnaires…
Administering written questionnaires…
Administering written questionnaires…
Focus Group Discussion
Focus Group Discussion…
Focus Group Discussion…
Focus Group Discussion…
Focus Group Discussion…
Ensuring Data Quality
Ensuring Data Quality…
Ensuring Data Quality…
Ensuring Data Quality…
Ensuring Data Quality…
Ensuring Data Quality…
Plan for Data Analysis
Plan for Data Analysis…
Plan for Data Analysis…
Components of Data Analysis
Components of Data Analysis…
Data Processing
Data Processing…
Descriptive Presentation
Statistical Inference
Data Analysis Plan (Quantitative)
Data Analysis Plan…
Qualitative
Data Analysis Plan…
Statistical packages
Statistical software