Statistical Methods
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand the basis of statistical concepts
- To understand the statistical background to measurement error and statistical uncertainty
| Knowledge |
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| Demonstrates knowledge of: |
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| Data Collection |
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Competence |
Description |
Assessment methods |
GMP |
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SM_BK_01 |
Recalls the simple aspects of study design |
A,C,E |
1 |
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SM_BK_02 |
Explains the outcomes measures and the uncertainty in their definition |
A,C,E |
1 |
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SM_BK_03 |
Explains the basis of meta-analysis and evidence based medicine |
A,C,E |
1 |
| Descriptive statistics |
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Competence |
Description |
Assessment methods |
GMP |
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SM_BK_04 |
Recalls the types of data and their representation |
A,C,E |
1 |
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SM_BK_05 |
Explains the normal distribution as an example of parametric distribution |
A,C,E |
1 |
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SM_BK_06 |
Explains indices of central tendency and variability |
A,C,E |
1 |
| Deductive and inferential statistics |
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Competence |
Description |
Assessment methods |
GMP |
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SM_BK_07 |
Recalls simple probability theory and the relationship to confidence values |
A,C,E |
1 |
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SM_BK_08 |
Explains the null hypothesis |
A,C,E |
1 |
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SM_BK_09 |
Explains the choices for simple statistical tests for different types of data |
A,C,E |
1 |
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SM_BK_10 |
Recalls type I and type II errors |
A,C,E |
1 |