Research Proposal:

Research Methodology in Biomedical Technology (AHRMB4A)

Tittle: Iron deficiency is the number one cause of anaemia in pregnant women

Format for a basic scientific research proposal:

NB: All sources must be referenced and not more than 5 years old

1 Introduction: 1.1 General background of the study

An overview of the subject being studied should be included in the study's broad context. The primary contributor to anemia in pregnant women in this scenario is iron deficiency. The introduction has to explain how common anemia is in expectant mothers and underline the negative effects of iron deficiency on both the mother's and the unborn child's health.

NB: Include latest literature on the topic and do inline referencing/ citations

1.2 Problem Statement

The issue statement has to spell out the necessity for the proposed study as well as the research gap. In this instance, the issue would be that iron deficiency is a serious health issue for pregnant women and is the main factor in anemia in this group. The problem statement should stress the significance of resolving this matter, which may include lowering morbidity and death rates for pregnant women and unborn children.

1.3 Significance of the study

The study's relevance should outline any prospective advantages for both the scientific community and society at large. In this instance, the study is vital because it will identify risk factors for anemia and iron deficiency in pregnant women as well as give important data on their prevalence. The study's conclusions might be used to guide public health initiatives that aim to lessen the burden of anemia and iron deficiency in pregnant women.

2 Objectives

2.1 Aim

The study's aim should be a succinct explanation of its main objective. In this instance, the goal would be to identify the risk factors for anemia and iron deficiency in pregnant women as well as their prevalence. 2.2 Questions

The research questions should meet the study purpose and be clear and concise.

2.3 Specific objectives

The particular objectives should lay out a clear plan for the study and be more explicit than the research questions

2.4 Hypotheses (including hypothesis testing explanation)

The proposed relationships between the variables should be the focus of the hypothesis

2.5 Variables

The proposal needs to specify and describe the variables in detail.

2.6 The scope of the research / inclusion and exclusion criteria

The population being examined and the inclusion and exclusion standards used to choose participants should be described in the research's scope.

2.7 Limitations

The proposal has to identify and explain the study's limitations.

3. Methodology 3.1 Research Methodology (e.g. quantitative, descriptive/experimental/cross sectional etc. with explanation and motivation why)

The research methodology, including the approach (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods), the design (experimental, observational, cross-sectional, longitudinal), and the justification for the approach and design selection, should be clearly defined.

NB: Discredit other methods that are not used and explain why you using the method u choosing

3.2 Research Methods (procedures you will use, including sampling techniques and how you will control for error)

The research methods should outline the steps taken to gather and evaluate the data, as well as sampling strategies and error-controlling processes.

NB: Discredit other methods that are not used and explain why you using the method u choosing

3.3 Data Analysis (how you will analyze the data)

The data analysis should outline the statistical methods, such as regression analysis, inferential statistics, and descriptive statistics, that will be used to examine the data.

NB: Discredit other methods that are not used and explain why you using the method u choosing

4 References