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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Research Methodology and Biostatistics for Postgraduate Residents in Basic Sciences and Paraclinical Sciences

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  1. Explain why study design is the primary determinant of research validity
  2. Classify study designs as experimental, observational, descriptive, or analytical
  3. Match appropriate study designs to research questions across Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and other basic sciences

Content:

  • Why study design determines research validity
  • Broad classification of study designs: Experimental; Observational; Descriptive vs. analytical
  • Discipline-specific design preferences: Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry & molecular biology, Virology, Pathology, Microbiology, Laboratory medicine, and Forensic medicine
Exercise Files
Study Design Toolkit.pdf
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