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INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
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Definition and characteristics of research
Research is a scientific inquiry aimed at learning new facts,
testing ideas, etc.
It is the systematic collection, analysis and
interpretation of data to generate new knowledge and
answer a certain question or solve a problem.
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Characteristics of research
It requires a plan (it is not aimlessly “ looking” for something in the
hope that you will come across a solution)
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Types of research
The classical broad divisions of research are: basic and applied research.
design and evaluate policies and programs that will deliver the greatest
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Types of research
Quantitative research
chemistry, physics, geology etc. and was concerned with investigating things
which we could observe and measure in some way. Such observations and
This type of research is more concerned with questions about: how much?
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Types of research
Qualitative research
It attempts to increase our understanding of why things are the way they
are in our social world and why people act the ways they do.
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Health research
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Health research……….
Research in the context of public health thus aims to provide all
aspects of information necessary for planning and the effective
implementation of a health system.
For all communities, whether affluent or poor,
health research is the top priority.
The research questions are formidable: how to join
with policy makers and communities in assessing
priority needs, planning, financing and implementing
programs, and evaluating them in terms of coverage,
efficiency and effectiveness.
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Health research……….
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Health research……….
Public health problems are complex, not only because of their multi