Learning objectives
of the epidemiology and of statistics useful for nursing research, also in order to achieve the ability to use the knowledge and understanding gained in planning a search for the preparation of the thesis and thereafter for the conduct of a professional activity based on "Evidence-based nursing".
Learning Outcomes
The student at the end of the course, will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding about:
- The concept of epidemiology
- Principles of statistics
The student also, applying the knowledge and understanding acquired, must be capable of:
- Set up the work of preparation of the thesis
Prerequisites
no one
Course unit content
The lessons deal with elements of epidemiology and statistics useful for the planning of scientific research also using the model of the thesis as an example of the thesis research. Are then addressed the principles of evaluation of scientific studies..
Full programme
Population and sample
Elements of descriptive statistics (position indices, variability and shape)
Elements of statistical inference (hypothesis testing)
a. power of the study and choice of the statistical test
Introduction to Epidemiology
Bibliography
no one
Teaching methods
Lectures with the use of audio-visual aids and classroom discussion,
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives of the course consists of an oral examination. Through questions about the contents of the course will be determined whether the student has achieved the goal of knowledge and understanding of the content. Through questions regarding the planning of the thesis will be determined whether the student has achieved the aim of applying the acquired knowledge
Other information
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