Research Methods: Quantitative & Qualitative Fundamentals
Learn essential research methodologies including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Master research design and data analysis techniques.
Learn essential research methodologies including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Master research design and data analysis techniques.
This comprehensive introduction to research methods covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications across disciplines. Students learn the fundamentals of research design, from problem formulation to final reporting. The course explores quantitative and qualitative methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. Topics include literature review, sampling strategies, data analysis using Google Sheets, and research paper writing. Through hands-on practice and theoretical understanding, students develop the skills to design and conduct research studies using various methodological approaches.
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What you'll learn
Understand fundamental principles of research design and methodology
Master both quantitative and qualitative research approaches
Develop skills in conducting comprehensive literature reviews
Learn data collection and analysis techniques for different research methods
Gain practical experience with statistical analysis using Google Sheets
Understand how to write and structure research papers
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces students to fundamental research methodologies used across academic disciplines. The curriculum covers both theoretical principles and practical applications of research methods. Students learn about research design, data collection techniques, and analysis methods for quantitative and qualitative research. The course includes hands-on practice with tools like Google Sheets for statistical analysis. Topics range from basic concepts like literature reviews and research questions to advanced statistical methods and research paper writing. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches, and how to effectively combine them in mixed methods research.
Introduction to Research
Module 1
Research Planning
Module 2
Qualitative Research Part 1
Module 3
Qualitative Research Part 2
Module 4
Quantitative Research Part 1
Module 5
Quantitative Research Part 2
Module 6
Quantitative Research Part 3 and Mixed Methods
Module 7
Writing Research Papers
Module 8
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Instructors
Distinguished Medical Education Scholar and Interprofessional Learning Expert
Dr. Foo Yang Yann serves as Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School's Academic Medicine Education Institute, where she has established herself as a qualitative education researcher specializing in knowledge creation, translation, and mobilization. After earning her PhD in Education from Nanyang Technological University, she has built an impressive career advancing medical education and interprofessional collaboration. Her work spans multiple areas including student feedback engagement, interprofessional education, and healthcare collaborative practice. As Co-lead of the AMEI Centre for Healthcare Education Research, she contributes to curriculum development and educational innovation, while her research has been published in numerous health professions medical education journals. Her excellence in the field was recognized with the Singapore Ministry of Education Tertiary Research Fund Grant in 2022. Through her role at Duke-NUS, she continues to advance medical education while helping clinician-educators develop effective teaching strategies, particularly in technology-enhanced learning environments
Distinguished Health Data Scientist and Epidemiology Scholar
Dr. Wilson Tam serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Research at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare research, he has established himself as a leading expert in health data analysis, meta-analyses, and environmental health. His research impact is evidenced through numerous highly-cited publications, including influential studies on global mental health trends, medical student wellbeing, and environmental impacts on public health. His work spans diverse areas including depression prevalence, anxiety among medical professionals, and the effects of air pollution on cardiovascular health. As Director of Research at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, he continues to advance understanding of public health issues while contributing to methodological developments in meta-analysis and statistical approaches to health data analysis.
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