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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP-CUM-3rd RESEARCH
METHODS COURSE
FOR
PH.D. SCHOLARS/PG SCHOLARS AND FACULTY MEMBERS
October 27, 2014 to October 29, 2014
ORGANIZED BY:
BABA FARID UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
FARIDKOT
IN COLLABORATION WITH
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, SCHOOL OF
NURSING, VANCOUVER, CANADA
OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE
At the end of the course the participants will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast assumptions and theoretical underpinnings of
qualitative and quantitative research designs.
2. Select a researchable problem, state a hypothesis or research question, and
frame study objectives;
3. Search, review and critically evaluate research literature;
4. Apply knowledge of quantitative research methods in identifying
appropriate designs, sampling, data collection, and descriptive and
inferential analytic procedures for the study of specific health related
problems;
5. Demonstrate knowledge of instrument development and evaluation;
6. Describe the appropriate use and selection of statistical packages for data
analysis;
7. Identify research problems that are appropriate for different qualitative
designs;
8. Explain key elements of sampling, data collection and analysis in qualitative
research;
9. Analyze the rigor/quality associated with qualitative methods;
10.Explain the key elements of a research proposal/synopsis;
11.Critically evaluate research studies;
12.Explain what is involved in writing of a scientific paper for publication.
DAY 1 (27-10-2014)
TIME
8.00 am - 9.00 am
9.00 am -9.05 am
9.05 am-9.15 am
CONTENT
Registration/Inaugural
Introduction to Workshop-cum-Course
Key note Address by Hon’ble ViceChancellor
9.15 am - 10:00 am Overview of Research Design/
Approaches
10:05 am - 11:00
Research Question, Identification &
am
Selection of Research Problems ,
Hypothesis, Research Variables and
Level of Evidences
11:05 am – 1:00 pm HSLIBNET and Information Retrieval
noon
System
1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
RESOURCE PERSON
Dr. Ravinder Kaur
Prof. (Dr.) S.S Gill
Dr. R. K. Sharma
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Mr. Ritesh and Mr.
Shekhar from Ebsco
Publishing House, USA
Health Break
Advanced Concepts in Quantitative Dr. Susan Dahinten
Research Methods
• Assumptions underlying quantitative
research
• Measurement: Making the link
between concepts and measures
• Instrument development and
psychometric evaluation (reliability
& validity)
Tea Break
Dr. Leanne Currie
Advanced Concepts in Qualitative
Research Methods
• Assumptions underlying qualitative
research
• Review of qualitative research
designs
• Data collection techniques:
interviewing and observation
• Ensuring rigour in qualitative study
designs
DAY 2 (28-10-2014)
TIME
9.00 am - 10.00 am
CONTENT
RESOURCE PERSON
Epidemiological Study Designs:
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Case Control, Cohort, Crosssectional etc.
10.05 am -11.00 am Experimental Research Design:
Ms. Sharanjit Kaur
True Experimental vs. Quasi
Experimental Research Designs
11.00 am -11.15 am
Tea Break
11.15 am - 12.00
Systematic reviews and MetaDr. Preeti Padda
noon
analysis
12.05 pm -1.00 pm Strategies for Analyzing Qualitative Dr. Leanne Currie
Data
1.00 pm - 1.30 pm
Health Break
1.35 pm – 2:30 pm Designing and testing mediating
Dr. Susan Dahinten
and moderating models
2:35 pm – 3:35pm Role of Research Facilitators in
Ms. Charlene Ronquillo
Health Care Service Organizations
and Ms. Bubli Chakraborty
3:40 pm – 4:40 pm Ethical Issues in Research
Dr. Raman Kalia
DAY 3 (29-10-2014)
TIME
9.00 am-10.00 am
10.05 am-11.00 am
CONTENT
RESOURCE
PERSON
Dr. Gurbax Singh
Dr. Suresh K Sharma
3.30 pm – 3.45 pm
Project Proposal: Technical Tips
Sampling Techniques Determining
Sample Size : Random Allocation of
Study Subjects to Reduce Bias and
Errors
Tea Break
Hands on Practice for Data Analysis Dr. Suresh K Sharma
by Using Statistical Packages (SPSS,
MS Excel etc.)
Funding Agencies in Conducting
Dr. Parveen Bansal
Research
Health Break
Writing a Research Report/Article
Prof. H. C. Rawat
for Publication
Critical Appraisal/Evaluation of
Dr. Hardeep Kaur
Research Articles
Tea Break
3.50 pm – 4.15 pm
Course Evaluation and Feedback
11.00 am – 11.15 am
11.15 am -12.15 pm
12.15 pm-1.00 pm
1.00 pm-1.30pm
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
2.35 pm - 3.30 pm
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP-CUM- 3rd RESEARCH METHODS
COURSE
For Ph.D. Scholars/ PG Scholars/ Faculty
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
In Collaboration with
University Of British Columbia, SON, Vancouver, Canada
Registration Form
Registration Number:
(To be filled by the Office)
Name:
Gender:
Name of the faculty in which
candidate is Enrolled for Ph.D.:
Institute:
Designation:
Address:
Contact Number:
E-Mail:
Accommodation:
Signature with Date:
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Registration Fee: Rs. 5000/- for Ph.D. scholars/ Faculty and Rs. 2500/- for PG Scholars/
Others (It includes workshop resource material, tea and working lunch only).
•
Deposition of Registration Fee as per the following details:
Bank Name:
Oriental Bank of Commerce, BFUHS, Faridkot
Account Name:
“University International Affairs A/c BFUHS, Faridkot”
Account No.:
16012191011971
IFSC Code:
ORBC0101601
MIRC Code:
151022103
** Registration: Limited seats Upto 60-70 participants on first come first serve basis
Note: Please bring your Laptops along with you for attending this course.