Table 2 Research Confidence

Describe the purpose/use of a t-test.

Describe assumptions for use of a statistical test.

Describe the use of statistical regression analysis.

Define the purpose of the chi-square statistic.

Define a Type-I or Type-II error in a research study.

Interpret inferential statistics.

Interpret "p-values" for a given results.

Identify information needed for perform a power analysis and sample size estimation.

Clearly define an outcome measure.

Describe the meaning of mean and standard deviation.

Interpret descriptive statistics.

Critically evaluate a medical research article.

Apply the results of a study to aid in developing a differential diagnosis.

Present research findings in a poster.

Determine the sensitivity and specificity of a test.

Select an appropriate statistical method for a research questions.¹

Interpret odds ratios.¹

Discuss methodological cautions in interpreting research findings of a given study.

Correctly recognize different types of research designs.

Design your own research study.

Present a critical review of the strengths and limitations of a research study.

Correctly identify different types of variables.

Correctly identify major threats to internal and external validity for a given research design.²

Identify the essential elements of informed consent for research participation.

Discuss current ethical issues related to the use of placebos in clinical trials.

Explain the purpose of an Institutional Review Board proposal.

Discuss the reasons for human subjects protection regulations in research.

Correctly identify the essential parts of a research proposal.

Efficiently perform a topic-focused literature search.³

Provide a working definition of validity.

Provide a working definition of reliability.

Define the concept of variability (systematic and non-systematic).

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