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. Apply multiple linear regression and interpret regression coefficients in a research context
  2. Conduct logistic regression for binary outcomes and interpret odds ratios with confidence intervals
  3. Describe the principles of Cox proportional hazards regression for survival data
  4. Explain when MANOVA is appropriate in research design
  5. Adjust for confounders in observational research using multivariable analytical models

Content:

  • Multiple linear regression: Assumptions, and Interpretation of coefficients
  • Logistic regression: Binary outcomes, and Odds ratios and confidence intervals
  • Cox proportional hazards regression: Survival data and censoring
  • MANOVA: When and why it is used
  • Adjusting for confounders in observational research