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The Importance of Statistical Competencies for Medical Research Learners
Robert A Oster1, Felicity T Enders2
1Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.
Journal of Statistics Education : an International Journal on the Teaching and Learning of Statistics
|January 12, 2019
Summary
Statistical literacy is crucial for medical professionals and researchers, but the required level varies by individual and competency. This study outlines essential statistical competencies to guide learning and curriculum development in medical research education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Biostatistics
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Statistical literacy is essential for medical professionals and researchers.
- Current statistical education may not cater to diverse learner needs or competency levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for developing, teaching, and assessing statistical competencies in medical research.
- To present a comprehensive list of statistical competencies for medical research learners.
Main Methods:
- Review of three major initiatives to develop a comprehensive list of statistical competencies.
- Analysis of the origin and inclusion criteria for statistical competency items.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive list of statistical competencies has been developed.
- These competencies can guide curriculum development and assessment in medical statistics education.
Conclusions:
- Tailored statistical education is necessary for medical professionals and researchers.
- The developed competencies offer a framework for improving statistical learning and teaching in medical research.
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