Research Methodology in the Health Sciences (Online Seminar)

To be offered in Fall 2022 Semester

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Introduction

This course is designed to guide attendees through the initial development of a research project. It will emphasize the first phase of a research project which includes developing a well-designed research question, research hypotheses, conducting the literature search, and understanding the required elements of a first draft of a research proposal. To ensure an effective seminar, participants will be expected to come prepared with a general research idea.

Structure

This seminar will take place on the 28th and 29th of November, 10:00 - 12:00 IST via Zoom. The lectures will be recorded and available for offline viewing to facilitate flexible study and review.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the seminar, participants will be able to:

Describe the various types of research questions
Formulate a well-designed, feasible, research question
Search databases for literature research
Describe the characteristics of various research study designs
Write a research hypothesis for the formulated research question
Differentiate between the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis
List key elements of the background section in a research proposal
Describe the hierarchy of evidence
Identify commonly used reference managers
Understand the importance of using these tools when writing

Assessment

Upon successful completion of at least 80% of the seminar, participants will be eligible for certificates of attendance.

Instructor

Prof. Mitchell Scheiman, Dean of research, Director of graduate studies, and a professor at Salus university. Prof. Scheiman has spent over 25 years researching binocular vision disorders. He is world-renown for his work as study chair for the Convergence Insufficiency Treatment Trial, and the subsequent CITT-ART study. His current research focuses on diagnosis and treatment of concussion-related vision disorders. Prof. Scheiman is a diplomate and a fellow in binocular vision, perception and pediatric optometry in the American Academy for Optometry, and a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

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For more information

Please contact:

International Department: international@jmc.ac.il