Research Methods and Ethics lecture 2 Overview of Study Designs نظرة عامة عن تصميم الدراسة

Research methods and ethics, in this course provides students with a comprehensive foundation in designing, conducting, and evaluating research while ensuring integrity and ethical responsibility. It introduces key methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed approaches, along with techniques for sampling, data collection, and statistical analysis. Learners explore how to formulate research questions, design studies, and interpret results with accuracy and objectivity. The ethics component highlights principles such as honesty, confidentiality, informed consent, and respect for participants, emphasizing the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining scientific credibility. Case studies are used to demonstrate ethical dilemmas and how to address them in practice. The course also covers responsible authorship, plagiarism avoidance, and proper data management. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical examples, students gain the skills to conduct high-quality, ethical research that contributes to academic knowledge and professional practice, preparing them for advanced study or careers in healthcare, social sciences, and related fields. المعهد الفني الصحي