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Learning Outcomes
1. | Appraise statistical analysis techniques used in healthcare research; | ||
2. | Justify critical appraisal tools to systematically evaluate the validity, strengths, and weaknesses of the available evidence and select the best available evidence to inform practice; | ||
3. | Synthesise the results of a systematic search; and | ||
4. | Exhibit professional communication skills when presenting literature review findings. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Test | Online Quiz (45mins) | 10% |
Report | Report on a paper using critical appraisal tools (1500 words). | 30% |
Other | Infographic: Statistical methods in healthcare (1500 words) | 30% |
Presentation | Group presentation of critical appraisal of the results of a systematic search (15mins) | 30% |
Required reading
Evidence-Based Medicine. How to Practice and Teach EBM 5th ed
Straus, S., et al. (2018)
London: Elsevier
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