Statistics and Assessment of Evidence in Medicine (qualifying activity)
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the students with knowledge of a) descriptive models that allows to estimate different sources of variability; b) diagnostic test and corresponding measures of accuracy and diagnostic relevance; c) basic principles of observational studies design, interpretation of measures of disease occurrence and association between risk factors and disease occurrence; iv) basic principles of clinical trials design and of the concept of statistical inference.
Expected learning outcomes
Students are expected to develop the ability to use appropriate methodological tools to know, apply, and evaluate, through a critical evaluation of the scientific literature: a) the validity of anamnestic data and physical examinations, b) the usefulness of diagnostic tests and prognostic factors, c) the effectiveness of therapies, rehabilitation practices, prevention programs, estimated by observational and clinical studies.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
Professional activities pursue and are an integral part of the objectives and results of the learning expected from teaching, as they confer the skills and abilities useful for applying knowledge in clinical practice.
Prerequisites for admission
Algebra skills acquired at high school
Teaching methods
Bibliometric research and use of statistical programs.
Teaching Resources
A scelta tra quelli indicati:
M. Pagano e K. Gauvreau Biostatistica (2ª edizione) Editore: Idelson-Gnocchi 2003
M. Bland Statistica medica (2° edizione) Editore: Apogeo 2019
JF. Jekel, DL. Katz, JG. Elmore, DMG. Wild Epidemiologia Biostatistica e Medicina Preventiva (3ª edizione) Editore: Masson 2009
W. Daniel Biostatistica. Concetti di base per l'analisi statistica delle scienze dell'area medico-sanitaria (3° edizione) Editore: Edises 2019
M. Pagano e K. Gauvreau Biostatistica (2ª edizione) Editore: Idelson-Gnocchi 2003
M. Bland Statistica medica (2° edizione) Editore: Apogeo 2019
JF. Jekel, DL. Katz, JG. Elmore, DMG. Wild Epidemiologia Biostatistica e Medicina Preventiva (3ª edizione) Editore: Masson 2009
W. Daniel Biostatistica. Concetti di base per l'analisi statistica delle scienze dell'area medico-sanitaria (3° edizione) Editore: Edises 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
The aim of the examination is to verify the theoretical / methodological knowledge acquired by the student, his/her ability to correctly apply descriptive and interpretative models to small sets of real data, to use critically diagnostic tests, through the application of the concepts of norm and probability in medicine, and finally to evaluate the results of a clinical, experimental or observational study, also through the critical analysis of the medical literature.
The examination includes a written test consisting of multiple choice questions and calculation exercises. To each question a score is assigned that is acknowledged to the student if the answer is correct. The sum of the scores gives the mark of the exam, expressed in thirtieths.
During the written test, the students will be allowed to consult all the material they deem appropriate (books, course slides or notes), but will not be allowed to use electronic devices (mobile phones, iPads, etc.). It is also necessary to use a calculator to perform correctly the calculations.
The results of the written test are communicated to the students after the written test correction, usually on the same day the exam takes place. The vote is recorded on SIFA in a "student refusable outcome" mode, who therefore has the technical times of the UNIMI system to decide whether or not to accept the mark achieved.
There are no intermediate tests.
The examination includes a written test consisting of multiple choice questions and calculation exercises. To each question a score is assigned that is acknowledged to the student if the answer is correct. The sum of the scores gives the mark of the exam, expressed in thirtieths.
During the written test, the students will be allowed to consult all the material they deem appropriate (books, course slides or notes), but will not be allowed to use electronic devices (mobile phones, iPads, etc.). It is also necessary to use a calculator to perform correctly the calculations.
The results of the written test are communicated to the students after the written test correction, usually on the same day the exam takes place. The vote is recorded on SIFA in a "student refusable outcome" mode, who therefore has the technical times of the UNIMI system to decide whether or not to accept the mark achieved.
There are no intermediate tests.
MED/01 - MEDICAL STATISTICS - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professor:
Bravi Francesca
Professor(s)