Upon completing Module 6, students will be able to:

 

  • Select the appropriate study design based on the research question and understand its methodological implications.

 

  • Identify and assess key sources of bias in clinical research and understand their impact on study validity.

 

  • Evaluate the clinical relevance of outcomes, distinguishing between patient-centered endpoints and surrogate markers.

 

  • Interpret effect measures used in clinical studies and understand their implications for clinical decision-making.

 

  • Apply standardized critical appraisal tools (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE, GRADE, CASP) to assess the quality and applicability of published evidence.