An Active Three-in-One Teaching Approach Integrating Article Analysis, SPSS Simulation, and Lectures in Biostatistics...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Biostatistics Pedagogy

Background:

• Medical students find biostatistics challenging yet crucial for clinical practice.
• Traditional teaching methods may not effectively address student perceptions of complexity and impracticality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of the three-in-one (3-in-1) active teaching method on medical students' academic performance in biostatistics.
• To assess student satisfaction and perceived understanding of biostatistics using the 3-in-1 method compared to traditional teaching.

Main Methods:

• An observational, prospective study with comparative educational design stratified by academic level (second and ninth semesters).
• Intervention group used the 3-in-1 method (article analysis, SPSS simulation, lecture); control group used traditional methods.
• Academic performance measured by a multiple-choice test; satisfaction and mastery assessed via Likert scale. Statistical analysis included t-tests, Mann-Whitney U, and chi-square tests (p < 0.05).

Main Results:

• The 3-in-1 group showed significantly higher academic performance (mean score 13.13 vs. 10.92, p=0.023).
• Student satisfaction (p=0.016) and perceived content mastery (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the intervention group.
• No significant differences in outcomes were observed based on academic semester.

Conclusions:

• The active 3-in-1 methodology leads to superior academic outcomes in biostatistics compared to traditional teaching.
• Active, applied pedagogical strategies are vital for effective biostatistics education in medical programs.
• The 3-in-1 method enhances both learning and student engagement in biostatistics.