Research Methods and Biostatistics Workshop
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
📌About the Event
The Workshop on Basics of Research Methods and Biostatistics is a one-day hands-on training workshop being held as part of PEDICON 2027 Coimbatore, the 64th National Conference of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. The workshop is designed to help students, medical professionals, researchers, and academicians understand core research concepts such as research methodology, study designs, PubMed literature search, PICO questions, statistics, randomized controlled trials, and sample size calculation.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Conference: PEDICON 2027 Coimbatore
- Mode of Conduct: Offline
- Venue: Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Workshop Duration: One day
- Timings: 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Key Topics Covered:
- Introduction to research methodology
- Understanding variables and research questions
- Hands-on group work on variables, PICO, statistics, and RCTs
- Literature search using PubMed
- Study designs and statistical concepts
- Randomized Controlled Trials
- Sample size calculation
- Interactive discussions and doubt clearing
📅 Important Dates
- Workshop Date: 27 January 2027
- Workshop Time: 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- PEDICON 2027 Conference Dates: 27 January to 31 January 2027
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Who Can Attend:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Medical and allied health professionals
- Researchers and academicians
- Anyone interested in research methodology
- Workshop Format:
- Faculty-led sessions
- Practical group activities
- Case/scenario-based PICO question practice
- Discussion of published papers
- Doubt-clearing and open house session
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Hands-on exposure to research methodology and biostatistics
- Practical understanding of PICO questions, study designs, RCTs, p-values, confidence intervals, RR, OR, and sample size calculation
- Interaction with experienced medical faculty
- Useful for students and professionals interested in medical research, academic writing, and evidence-based healthcare