Measures of variability are statistical tools that help us assess data variability by informing us about the quality of a dataset mean. This second of two blogs on the topic will look at coefficient of variation and the z-score.
Measures of variability are statistical tools that help us assess data variability by informing us about the quality of a dataset mean. This first of two blogs on the topic will cover basic concepts of range, standard deviation, and variance.
Understanding the natural history and prognosis of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and injuries creates a great foundation when starting clinical rotations as a physical therapy student. In this blog, Chris shares his own evolving document which gathers various papers together in one centralized location to help him (and others) find the natural history and prognosis of most MSK conditions
A tutorial for understanding and calculating probability. We go back to basics for beginners or for those just wanting a refresher.
This new webpage from Cochrane UK is aimed at students of all ages. What is evidence-based practice? What is ‘best available research evidence’? Which resources will help you understand evidence and evidence-based practice, and search for evidence?
In this blog, Tessa provides her own summary of a 2018 Cochrane Systematic Review, ‘Visual inspection for diagnosing cutaneous melanoma in adults’.
In this blog, Tessa provides her own summary of a 2015 Cochrane Systematic Review, ‘Safety of topical corticosteroids in pregnancy’.
Shared decision making (SDM) is a collaborative process between physician and patient that is applicable to any clinical decision, whether diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive in nature. In this blog, Tiffany presents why there is an ethical imperative for SDM to be routinely incorporated into everyday patient care within all healthcare settings.
This is the third in a three-part blog which will look at a few aspects of the topic in more detail like the cost-effectiveness plane, discount rates, and other key elements in health economic evaluation.
The MEDICS initiative aims to ensure a fundamental level of medical statistics and risk communication for medical students. Lathan Liou, founder of MEDICS, invites S4BE students to get involved.
The CONSORT statement aims at comprehensive and complete reporting of randomized controlled trials. This blog introduces you to the statement and why it is an important tool in the research world.
The Cochrane Climate-Health Working Group welcome new members, from any part of the world. No particular background or expertise with climate change is needed, just an interest in learning more.
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This blog introduces you to the concept of confounding. There is a clear explanation and then examples and methods to minimise the effect of confounding during study design and statistical analysis.
This page provides a brief introduction to Cochrane and highlights some of the Cochrane platforms you can participate in, connect with, and learn from. Participate in Cochrane’s mission to produce and promote trusted health evidence.
Conducting successful research requires choosing the appropriate study design. This article describes the most common types of designs conducted by researchers.