Section: Module 7: Lesson 1: Limitations and Misinterpretations of Biostatistics | Biostatistics | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives
- Understand and explain the relative strengths and limitations of biostatistics as it applies in various settings in public health.
- Be able to detect misleading claims and inappropriate methods in research papers as well as appreciate that a statistically significant result may not be clinically significant.
- Appreciate that many interests may influence researchers towards favorable interpretation and presentation of their findings.
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Students mustView
- Read the entire article.
- Understand and explain the relative strengths and limitations of biostatistics as it applies in various settings in public health
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- Scroll down and read sections I to III. The rest of the article is optional reading.
- Be able to detect misleading claims and inappropriate methods in research papers as well as appreciate that a statistically significant result may not be clinically significant
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Students mustView
- Read the entire article.
- Be able to detect misleading claims and inappropriate methods in research papers as well as appreciate that a statistically significant result may not be clinically significant
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Students mustView
- Read the entire article.
- Appreciate that many interests may influence researchers towards favourable interpretation and presentation of their findings
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