Introduction to Academic Research
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Module 1 – Introduction and Pre-considerations
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Module 2 – Research Questions & Hypotheses
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Module 3 – Literature Review
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Module 4 – The Concept Sheet
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Module 5 – Quantitative Research MethodsInferential Statistics7m 12sInferential Statistics QuizSampling Methods2m 53sSample SizeSampling QuizExpert Opinion and Case Reports4m 32sExpert Opinion and Case Reports QuizCross-sectional studies4m 2sCross-sectional Studies QuizCase-Control Studies2m 48sCase-control Studies QuizCohort Studies3m 51sCohort Studies QuizClinical Trials8m 33sClinical Trials QuizRandomisation and Concealment12m 27sRandomisation QuizIncidence Ratio4m 36sSystematic Reviews and Meta-analyses6m 15sSystematic Reviews and Meta-analyses QuizAssessment of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses7m 13sAssessment of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses QuizStudy Design SummaryQuantitative Research Methods Quiz
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Module 6 – Qualitative Research Methods
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Module 7 – Introduction to Quantitative Data AnalysisVariables4m 53sVariables QuizMedian and Interquartile Range6m 14sMean and Standard Deviation4m 55sDescriptive Statistics and Visualisations2m 56sUnivariate and Bivariate Statistics9m 48sUnivariate and Bivariate Statistics QuizOptional Assignment: Univariate and Bivariate Statistics LabAssignment QuestionsUnderstanding Descriptive and Inferential StatisticsStatistics Quiz
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Module 8 – Protocol Writing
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Module 9 – Ethics and Review Boards
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Completion & Next Steps
Embark on your journey into academic medical research with our comprehensive Introduction to Academic Research course. Designed as a practical, beginner-friendly guide, this essential online program is perfectly tailored for all healthcare professionals interested in research both within South Africa and globally. Whether you’re simply curious about the medical research, the research process in general, or actively planning to begin your own research project, this course offers a clear, step-by-step guide through the essential stages of academic research, from initial research ideation to robust protocol development.
What's included
- Supplementary readings, downloadable templates (e.g. concept sheet and protocol), and relevant external resources will be provided throughout the course.
