Module 09

Research Design

Learning Objectives

1. Learners can extract the, (a) Research Question, (b) Sampling strategy, and (c) Key findings from a scientific paper about waste management.
2. Learners can produce a data-collection tool that could be used to collect the data presented in a scientific paper about waste management.
3. Learners can critique and revise their peers data-collection tools, despite not having an in-depth understanding of the topic.
4. Learners can identify quality criteria for their own data collection tool.

Slides

• You will present your homework in this module. There are no additional slides.

Assignments

Please complete the following assignments by Wednesday, 1 May 2024.

1. Read Fandino, W. (2019). Formulating a good research question: Pearls and pitfalls. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 63(8), 611-616.
2. Formulate your own research question according to the FINER and PICOT methods. Be prepared to discuss.