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. Interpret p-values correctly while avoiding common misconceptions
  2. Distinguish between Type I and Type II errors and explain their consequences for research conclusions
  3. Define statistical power and explain its implications for thesis design
  4. Recognise that a non-significant result does not equate to a negative or null finding

Content:

  • Probability concepts relevant to research
  • Null and alternative hypotheses (brief from previous lesson)
  • P-values: meaning and common misconceptions
  • Type I and Type II errors
  • Statistical power and its implications for thesis validity
  • Why a non-significant result is not “negative”