Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Research and Thesis Development
Upon completion of this module, residents will be able to: • Understand the thesis requirements and academic standards in basic and paraclinical sciences. • Identify feasible research topics aligned with departmental resources and expertise. • Formulate clear, testable research questions using established frameworks.
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Module 2: Advanced Literature Review and Research Proposal Writing
Upon completion of this module, residents will be able to: • Conduct systematic literature searches using biomedical databases. • Write comprehensive research proposals meeting institutional requirements. • Develop theoretical frameworks for thesis research. • Navigate ethical requirements for thesis research.
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Module 3: Study Design and Methodology
Upon completion of this module, residents will be able to: • Select appropriate study designs for basic sciences and paraclinical sciences research questions. • Design experimental study with proper controls. • Design observational study. • Address validity threats and confounding variables. • Sample size calculation
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Module 4: Data Management and Analysis for Thesis
Upon completion of this module, residents will be able to: • Design efficient data collection systems for thesis research • Manage and prepare data for statistical analysis. • Conduct comprehensive statistical analyses appropriate for thesis.
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Module 5: Comprehensive Biostatistics for Thesis Research
Upon completion of this module, residents will be able to: • Apply appropriate statistical methods. • Perform sample size calculations for thesis projects. • Conduct statistical analyses and interpret results correctly. • Manage and analyze data using Microsoft Excel for biostatistical analysis of thesis research data • Create clear, publication-quality tables and visualizations for thesis and presentations
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Research Methodology and Biostatistics for Postgraduate Residents in Basic Sciences and Paraclinical Sciences

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop specific, measurable research questions using PICOT framework.
  • Formulate null and alternative hypotheses appropriate for basic sciences research.
  • Distinguish between primary and secondary research objectives.

Content:

  • PICOT framework adaptation for basic sciences (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time).
  • Writing clear and testable hypotheses.
  • Primary vs. secondary research objectives.
  • Research aims and specific objectives.

Note: Additional reading material (PDF)

Exercise Files
PICOT questions and search strategies formulation: A novel approach using artificial intelligence automation.pdf
Size: 7.74 MB
Research Questions.pdf
Size: 210.35 KB