Research Guides for Medical Research and Thesis Writing

Step-by-step explanations of the statistical and writing decisions that come up while planning, analysing and reporting a medical thesis or research paper. Each guide links to the primary guidance it relies on.

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• Medical Thesis

  MD/MS Thesis Synopsis Format: Section-by-Section Guide

  Organize a medical thesis proposal into a clear, reviewable synopsis.

• Statistical Methods

  How to Choose the Right Statistical Test for Medical Research

  Match research objectives, variable types and study design to appropriate statistical tests.

• Sample Size & Study Design

  Sample Size Calculation for Cross-Sectional Studies

  Calculate an illustrative prevalence-study sample size and understand its assumptions.

• Medical Thesis

  How to Write the Results Chapter of a Medical Thesis

  Build a coherent, objective-by-objective results chapter from verified data.

• Sample Size & Study Design

  Case-Control Study Sample Size: What Inputs Are Needed?

  Identify the inputs needed before estimating sample size for a case-control study.

• Statistical Methods

  Chi-Square Test in Medical Research: Guide and Example

  Learn how to test associations between categorical variables and report them accurately.

• Medical Thesis

  How to Write a Medical Thesis Discussion Chapter

  Turn validated findings into a balanced scientific discussion.

• Statistical Methods

  Independent vs Paired t-Test: Which One Should You Use?

  Avoid common mistakes in two-group and before–after statistical comparisons.

• Statistical Methods

  How to Interpret P-Values and Confidence Intervals

  Interpret uncertainty without overstating statistical significance.

• Academic Writing

  Vancouver Referencing for Medical Theses and Papers

  Use numbered Vancouver-style references consistently and verify every source.

• Academic Writing

  How to Write a Literature Review for a Medical Thesis

  Move from a pile of papers to an evidence-based narrative relevant to your thesis.

• Data Preparation

  How to Prepare an Excel Master Chart for Research Analysis

  Prepare cleaner research data for reproducible tables and statistical tests.