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.