Biostatistics and Clinical literature appraisal (1 hr Lecture+2 hrs Tutorial)

Description

This course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of biostatistics. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, and parametric and nonparametric hypothesis testing. Emphasis is placed on the proper selection and application of statistical methods appropriate to clinical data. The course includes laboratory session demonstrating the use of SPSS and other statistic programs to carry out tests discussed in the lecture. Emphasis in this course is placed on understanding data properties and test selection appropriate to clinical research, concepts and issues in data collection and database management, protocol development, regulatory affairs, and research ethics. The course also focuses on techniques for critical appraisal of the medical literature including the evaluation of diagnostic tests and meta-analysis.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy-B Pharm

Objectives

• a. Knowledge and Understanding a.1. Understand basics concepts of biostatistics b. Intellectual Skills b.1. Categorize the different methods of data collection, aggregation and statistical analysis. b.2. Differentiate the different pillars of critical appraisal regarding clinical literature. c. Professional and Practical Skills c.1. Organize different clinical research designs focusing on both the results & statistical analysis domains. c.2. Apply the use of statistical significance measures to provide a sound conclusion. c.3. Practice computer statistical software specifically (Statistical Package for the Social Science SPSS) to handle different types of statistical analysis. d. General and Transferable Skills d.1. Accommodate the different resources of evidence – based therapy based on statistical capabilities. d.2. Improve critical thinking, problem-solving skills through problem – based interactive discussions to upgrade the pharmacy practice performance.