This Module on Health Research Methodology deals with the basic concepts and principles of scientific research methods with particular attention to research in the health field. The module aims to train students from BLS to to conduct health sciences research.

The Module describes methods for planning and conducting scientific research: from formulation of problems to setting research objectives, to designing the study, including methods of data collection, statistical analysis as well as interpretation of the results.

This Module is organized around the following chapters:

1. Research and Scientific Methods

2. Research Strategies and Design

A. Descriptive studies

B. Analytical studies

3. Sampling methods and sample size

4. Bias & Confounding's

5. Basic Risk measurements

6. Association and causation

7. Ethical Aspects of Health Research

8. Stepwise construction of a RP using the WHO format.

9. Final Report Writing