Research Methodology

 What I Learned in This Course

 

In this class, I was introduced to how research is done in the health and rehabilitation field. I learned the basic steps of a research study — from creating a research question to collecting data and analyzing it. We also talked about real health issues like chronic diseases and how research helps improve health programs.

I learned how to:

• Tell the difference between qualitative and quantitative research

• Use research to study things like health promotion and disease prevention

• Understand how data and statistics are used in health research

• Find and use reliable sources for research

            Skills I Developed

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This class helped me grow in several areas that I’ll use in college and my career:

• Academic Writing: I improved how I write research papers using APA format and reliable sources (like from the Purdue OWL).

• Communication: I practiced using clear, professional language in emails and class discussions.

• Critical Thinking: I learned how to analyze health research and ask thoughtful questions.

• Time Management: This course made me realize that time management is one of my weak spots. It pushed me to start using calendars and reminders to stay more organized, which I plan to keep using in future classes.