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Chapter 5: Objectives .............................................................................. ......21 
5.1 Learning Objectives ................................................................ ......21 
5.2 Introduction ............................................................................. ......21 
5.3 Definitions ............................................................................... ......21 
5.4 Formulation of the research objectives ................................... ......22 
5.5 Exercises ................................................................................. ......24 
Chapter 6: Research methods ................................................................ ..... 25 
6.1 Learning Objectives .............................................................. ..... 25 
6.2 Introduction .......................................................................... ......25 
6.3 Types of study designs ......................................................... ......25 
6.4 Study population .................................................................. ......33 
6.5 Variables .............................................................................. ......34 
6.6 Sampling .............................................................................. ......40 
6.7 Sample size determination ................................................... ......47 
6.8 Plan for data collection ......................................................... ......51 
6.9 Methods of data collection .................................................... ......55 
6.10 Plan for data processing and analysis ................................. ......66 
6.11 Ethical considerations ........................................................ ......79 
6.12 Pretest or pilot study .......................................................... ......82 
6.13 Exercises ............................................................................ ......83