Advanced Research Methodology – Session 1: Introduction to Research

This lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of research for clinicians, public health professionals, and medical or nursing students who are beginning their engagement with research methodology. The session addresses fundamental questions including what research is, the purposes of research, the major types of research, and the core components that constitute a research study.The lecture further explores the identification and prioritization of research problems, focusing on how to distinguish important problems from routine issues and how to determine which problems warrant scientific investigation. Emphasis is placed on relevance to clinical practice, public health decision-making, and evidence-based policy.Intended audience: Clinicians, public health researchers, medical and nursing students, early-career health researchersResource type: Teaching and learning material (lecture slides)