The University of Faisalabad

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Course Code Course Title
Hours Hrs/Week Allocated

GEN-700 Advanced RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3(3-0) 3(3-0) 48

Commencement of Mid Semester Semester

Discipline Semester no
Semester Examination Termination Date
MPhil/MS
II
Physiotherapy
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will provide a framework within which to select, evaluate and justify the research methods
chosen by students for their research project. The course requires the students to prepare and write a
research proposal which will normally lead for a dissertation. Hence prior knowledge of some research
approaches at level 3 is normally expected. The course consists of both traditional and blended learning
including lectures; group and peer led tutorials and directed learning tasks.
Students will be expected to participate in discussions regarding the theoretical considerations and
practical issues surrounding the assessment and management of patients Students will be encouraged to
explore, discuss and share their past experiences of clinical practice and educational processes (e.g.
relevant post graduate training/courses).
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to provide students with a critical overview of the main methodologies and
design applied to research within health and social care, professional practice, regulation and
Policy. It provides students with an opportunity to explore the theoretical dilemmas which underlie the
process of inquiry and its relationship to practice
RECOMMENDED BOOKS

 Alston, M., Bowles, W., 2003. Research for social workers: an introduction to methods. 2nd ed. London:
Routledge.
 Becker, S., Bryman, ed. A., 2004. Understanding research for social policy and practice: themes,methods and
approaches. Bristol: The Policy Press.
 Bryman, A., 2008. Social Research Methods. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

 Burns, N., Grove, S.K., 2005. The Practice of Nursing Research: Conduct, Critique and Utilization.
 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Saunders.

 De Vaus, D.A., 2001. Research Design in Social Research. London: Sage.

 Fowler, J., Jarvis, P., Chevannes, M., 2002. Practical Statistics for Nursing and Health Care.Chichester: John
Wiley & Sons Ltd.
 Marsh, I., ed, (2002. Theory and Practice in Sociology. Harlow: Pearson Education.
 Petticrew, M., Roberts, H., 2006. Systematic Reviews in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide.Oxford: Blackwell
Publishing.
 Polit, D.F., Beck, C.T., 2006. Essentials of Nursing Research: Methods, Appraisal and Utilization. 6 thed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
 Punch, K.F., 2005. Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. 2 nded. London: Sage.
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  Sarantakos, S., 2005. Social Research. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

S NO Week TITLE OF CHAPTER CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION  Introduction to ‘Research Studies’
1 TORESEARCH STUDIES  Problematic Nature of knowledge, science
and research

2  Research and Theory

2 RESEARCH AND THEORY  Conceptual framework in Quantitative
Research
3  Conceptual framework in Qualitative
3
Research
 Research paradigms-
4 4 RESEARCH PARADIGMS  Naturalistic
 Positivist
DIFFERENT TYPES OF  Quantitative Research and designs
5 5 RESEARCH  Qualitative Research and designs

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
 Samples and Sampling
6 6 SAMPLES AND SAMPLING  Probability and Non-Probability

7 7 MIXED METHODS  Mixed Methods Design

 Literature Review
8 8 LITERATURE REVIEW  Critiquing the Literature Review

9 Week MID TERM

9  Conducting Systematic Review

10 SYSTEMATIC REVIEW  Evaluating Research Studies
 Source of biasness
10 11  Quantitative Data Analysis
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
11  Making Senses of Data
12 DATA ANALYSIS  Quantitative Data Analysis
12 13  Statistic Levels
DATA ANALYSIS  Descriptive statistics

13 14 DATA ANALYSIS  Inferential Statistics

14 15 DATA ANALYSIS  Selecting a Test

15 DATA ANALYSIS  Reliability Analysis
16  Validity Analysis
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 16 17 BIOINFORMATICS  Bioinformatics introduction
 Components
 Usage in Rehabilitation & Physical therapy
17 17 BIOINFORMATICS  Practices in Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
18 Week FINAL TERM
ASSESSMENT SCHEME
Internal Assessment - 35% Mid Semester Examination - 25% Final Semester Examination - 40%
Note:-The above course outline covers all contents of the subject as prescribed by HEC and respective
accreditation Council.

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