In the first section, lectures cover potential sources of bias that can occur at all stages of research, and how to mitigate their impact on findings. The second section focuses on analysis of data in biomedical research, its presentation, statistical testing and conclusions. These lectures prepare students for in-class sessions.
The first section of this session discusses the process of developing a conceptual and statistical model that can most effectively test a hypothesis. The second section describes the role of systematic reviews of research literature and the statistical meta-analyses designed to collectively assess their findings.
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