How can you tell if the bold headlines seen on social media are truly touting the next big thing or if the article isn't worth the paper it's printed on?
Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong
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Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Skills you will gain
MedicineHealth ResearchMedical TerminologyMedical WritingResearch Methods
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Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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Yale University
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
25 minutes to complete
Welcome!
Find out what you'll be learning and what powers you'll have by the end of the course!
25 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 10 min), 2 readings
1 video
2 readings
Lesson Guide10m
Pre Course Survey5m
2 hours to complete
The Basics
Gain some foundational knowledge!
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 54 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
The Medical Manuscript14m
The Replication Crisis12m
The Question is - What is the Question?9m
2 readings
Module Preview 10m
Pre Quiz: The Basics20m
1 practice exercise
The Basics30m
3 hours to complete
Medical Statistics Made Ridiculously Simple
It's (sort of) that easy!
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 108 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
Averages By Other Names11m
Sampling: The Secret Sauce of Statistics16m
Statistics is an Onion12m
The Biggest Secret in Medicine: Relative vs Absolute Risk10m
The Power and the Problem with the P-Value18m
Choosing a Statistical Test11m
The Interpretation of "Negative" Studies15m
2 readings
Module Preview10m
Pre Quiz: Medical Statistics Made Ridiculously Simple30m
1 practice exercise
Medical Statistics Made Ridiculously Simple30m
3 hours to complete
Types of Medical Studies
A test for every situation!
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 108 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
Covid Content - How to Find Your Own Research17m
The Cohort Study9m
The Case-Control Study9m
Studies of Diagnostic Tests13m
Meta-Analysis: Fondue or Clam Chowder?13m
Time to Event Analysis - Only the Strong Survive14m
The Cost-Effectiveness Study: How Much is Your Life Worth?14m
2 readings
Module Preview10m
Pre Quiz: Types of Medical Studies 30m
1 practice exercise
Types of Medical Studies30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL RESEARCH: YOUR FACEBOOK FRIEND IS WRONG
by JMAug 1, 2020
Excellent course for physical therapists wanting to learn how to critically review the research literature. For those of us who completed physical therapy school > 15 years ago, this course is a must!
by DWSep 27, 2020
Well organized and informative content. Dr. Wilson was an engaging and knowledgeable faculty member; I look forward to enrolling in another course under his leadership. Calvin E Woodland, EdD, PsyD
by JAJul 24, 2020
This is a great course that helps you interpret the correct way to read clinical studies. It's something I'll use, especially when and if I am asked to take a medication that has serious side effects.
by LTApr 29, 2020
I enjoy studying this course , the material and video example are well made ,and easy to understand too . Overall this course is great and really helpful it also help me improve on my judgement skill.
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