Osler Collection

Research Methods & Biostatistics

Study design, epidemiology, biostatistics, sample size, ethics approvals, critical appraisal and academic writing.

11 resources

This collection provides resources on research methods and biostatistics, focusing on study design, sample size estimation, and the principles of epidemiology. It is intended for students and clinicians looking to enhance their understanding of research methodologies in health sciences.

01Lecture slidesEpidemiology, Biostatistics, and Research Methods CourseMakerere University College of Health SciencesPublic Health· 2026· 37 pagesAn introductory overview of the CHS 7201 course covering the principles of epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methods, including guidelines for designing and structuring a postgraduate research dissertation.Start here — epi, biostats & methods course
02Lecture slidesEpidemiologyMakerere UniversityPublic Health· 2026· 168 pagesAn introductory lecture on the definitions, objectives, and branches of epidemiology, covering descriptive and analytical epidemiology, disease distribution, and public health policy foundations.Read: pp. 14–18Epidemiology intro
03Lecture slidesMeasures of Disease Frequency, Association, and ImpactDr. Daniel SsegirinyaEpidemiology & Public Health· 2023· 41 pagesAn educational seminar presentation detailing the rationale and tools for measuring health and disease in a population, including counts, rates, ratios, and proportions, to support evidence-based healthcare decisions.Measures of disease frequency
04Lecture slidesSample Size EstimationNagwere NasserObstetrics and Gynecology· 43 pagesAn introductory guide to the mathematical estimation of sample sizes in clinical research, detailing the importance of optimum sample size determination for study validity, ethical compliance, and statistical power.Read: TAKE HOME · pp. 41–43Sample size estimation
05Lecture slidesIntroduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-AnalysisMakerere University, UGANDAEpidemiology· 2026· 51 pagesIntroduction to systematic reviews of health care interventions, including what is a systematic review, what is a meta-analysis, and why do we need systematic reviews.Systematic reviews & meta-analysis
06Lecture slidesResearch Designs for Doctoral StudiesDiana M. Kwarikunda, Ph.D.Research Methodology· 2023· 24 pagesA doctoral-level seminar exploring research approaches and designs, serving as the logical bridge between philosophical paradigms and empirical evidence across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.Research designs
07Clinical notesDeveloping a Healthcare Research ProposalUniversity of HertfordshirePrimary Health Care· 2010· 294 pagesThis book provides an interactive guide for students to develop a healthcare research proposal, covering topics such as research methodology, philosophical assumptions, and evidence-based practice.Read: p. 112Writing a research proposal
08Lecture slidesInterventional Study Design: Ethical and Regulatory RequirementsBusitema UniversityResearch Methodology· 2026· 35 pagesA presentation outlining the key elements of interventional study protocols, ethical and regulatory requirements including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the critical appraisal of clinical trials.GCP & ethical requirements
09Clinical toolsManuscript Reporting StandardsMedical Research· 2017· 6 pagesChecklists for mechanical editing, copy editing, and technical editing of manuscripts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.Manuscript reporting standards
10Clinical toolsChecklist for Case ReportsJoanna Briggs Institute, University of AdelaideGeneral Medicine· 2020· 1 pagesA checklist designed to evaluate the completeness and quality of clinical case reports, covering patient demographics, history, diagnostics, interventions, outcomes, and adverse events.JBI checklist — case reports
11Medicines & prescribingMedical Statistics from A to ZInstitute of Psychiatry, King's College, University of LondonEpidemiology· 2006· 256 pagesAn accessible, non‑technical guide that defines over 1500 medical statistical terms for clinicians and students, with updated entries, new definitions, and annotated comments on common pitfalls.Read: pp. 213–214Medical statistics A–Z

Collection updated Sep 2026· Access follows each resource's usual availability.

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