Research Methods I

Introduction to research method: epistemology and critical appraisal.
Defining research question in simple experiments and surveys. Data collection principles.
Sampling methods: from simple sampling to snowball sampling. How to select a sampling procedure consistent with the research question. 
Extract data from a public database.
Translate your research question into a statistical question. 
Univariate and bivariate descriptive approach.
Basics of an inferential approach with dependent or independent observations
Basics of multivariable inferential analysis.
Six sigma and quality control.

In presence