Statistical competencies for medical research learners: What is fundamental?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

It is increasingly essential for medical researchers to be literate in statistics, but the requisite degree of literacy is not the same for every statistical competency in translational research. Statistical competency can range from 'fundamental' (necessary for all) to 'specialized' (necessary for only some). In this study, we determine the degree to which each competency is fundamental or specialized.

Methods

We surveyed members of 4 professional organizations, targeting doctorally trained biostatisticians and epidemiologists who taught statistics to medical research learners in the past 5 years. Respondents rated 24 educational competencies on a 5-point Likert scale anchored by 'fundamental' and 'specialized.'

Results

There were 112 responses. Nineteen

SUBMITTER: Enders FT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5647667 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature