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 the relationship between a research question and a hypothesis
  2. Distinguish between null (H₀) and alternative (H₁) hypotheses
  3. Write hypotheses that are testable, measurable, and directional where applicable
  4. Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative hypothesis considerations
  5. Recognize and correct common hypothesis-writing errors in postgraduate theses

Content:

  • Relationship between research questions and hypothesis
  • Types of hypotheses: Null hypothesis (H₀) and Alternative hypothesis (H₁)
  • Characteristics of a good hypothesis: Testable, Measurable, and Directional (where applicable)
  • Quantitative vs. qualitative hypothesis considerations
  • Common hypothesis-writing errors in postgraduate theses