Wellsense - Quantitative Research Methods | Research Series

Aim	Develop and strengthen participants’ capacity to plan, design and apply quantitative research methods in the study of health, illness and health services.
Summary	In this research workshop participants will develop the quantitative research skills needed to measure health trends and their relationships.
Participant outcomes	By the end of the workshop participants will have the skills and knowledge to: Describe the three fundamental quantitative research designs - descriptive; experimental and quasi-experimental. Develop a quantitative research plan; Understand the concept of sampling and power calculations; Describe and simulate various data collection techniques including questionnaire design and application (including training of interviewers); Apply new technologies in quantitative research including hand held field based data collection tools; Begin the process of analysis and interpretation of quantitative data as well as ways (graphs, tables, summaries) to communicate findings.
Teaching Methods	Participatory methods - group work, role plays and group presentations will collectively facilitate the building of knowledge and skills. Approximately 50% of the course will be interactive.
Tuition Fees	Nairobi. Fees range from 30,000-35,000 KES, per participant. All inclusive. Mombasa. Fees range from 25,000-30,000 KES, per participant. All inclusive.
Website	http://www.wellsense-iphc.com/workshops/research-series/quantitative-research-methods
Course duration	2 days