Source: Research & Development, Ormskirk District General Hospital
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell:
Course title: Understanding medical and health statistics
Date: 12th December 2008
Time: 09:00-16:30
Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
Cost: £80 (Medics), £20 (Non-Medics)
This course will provide participants with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of statistics used in health and medical research publications. Health and medical examples are used to explain the statistical concepts to unable the researcher to firstly understand the concepts and secondly to learn to use them in their own research. Selected papers are discussed and interpreted. Some of the concepts are explained using 'long hand' methods to ensure deeper understanding is gained. Most of the concepts are explained using software such as SPSS, G*Power 3 and Excel where appropriate, using health and medical data to convey practical understanding. A little or no previous knowledge of statistics is required. You are encouraged to bring along to the session a published paper relevant to your discipline that contains statistics you wish to gain a clearer understanding.
Some important notes: Please book your place with John Flannery on 01695 656 798 or e-mail: John.Flannery@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk.
Link here for more information: http://www.rdlearning.org.uk/courseDetails.asp?ID=37518
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
