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. Justify the scientific and ethical importance of adequate sample size in research
  2. Define and apply the core determinants of sample size: effect size, alpha error, statistical power, and variability
  3. Calculate sample sizes for experimental and observational studies using appropriate formulas and software
  4. Recognise and correct common sample size justification errors in thesis protocols

Content:

  • Why sample size matters scientifically and ethically
  • Core determinants: Effect size; Alpha error; Power; Variability
  • Sample size approaches for: Experimental studies and Observational studies
  • Software tools for sample size calculation
  • Handling feasibility constraints honestly
  • Common sample size justification mistakes