Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | MEDICAL STATISTICS AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN | ||
| Code | PHYS862 | ||
| Coordinator |
Prof AFG Taktak Physics Afgt@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 10 |
Aims |
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The aim is to give the students the ability to use modelling and statistical techniques and to solve problems using a range of skills and to check results experimentally. The aim is to give the students the knowledge and skills to carry out the analysis of results from medical instrumentation and the methods to interpret results and determine their statistical relevance. The module is aimed at giving the students the tools to design a clinical study and gain experience so that they can compare experimental and calculated results. There will be a set of presentations which have the aim to give students information on the ethical issues in clinical study design and methods to critically appraise published literature. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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The student will have the ability to formulating a research question |
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The student will be able to carry out clinical study design |
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The student will be able to carry out and interpret the results of statistical analysis |
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The student will be aware of research goverance issues |
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The student will have knowledge of evidence-based practice |
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Syllabus |
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There is a formative class test at the end of the module. Practical sessions in a computer cluster give the students practise using software such as SPSS. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Series of one hour lectures Sessions are conducted by medical physicists drawing on their knowledge and experience from their clinical work. |
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Tutorial - Problem solving and revision Mainly devoted to helping student solve statisitical problems and discuss ethical issues. Some model answers will be presented and their is an opportunity for questions. |
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Laboratory Work - Use of software packages Priblem solving using statisical packages such as SPSS |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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15 Series of one hour lectures |
7 Problem solving and revision |
6 Use of software packages |
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| Timetable (if known) |
Sessions are conducted by medical physicists drawing on their knowledge and experience from their clinical work.
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Mainly devoted to helping student solve statisitical problems and discuss ethical issues. Some model answers will be presented and their is an opportunity for questions.
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Priblem solving using statisical packages such as SPSS
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| Private Study | 72 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 100 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Unseen Written Exam | 2 hours | end sesmester 2 | 70 | Yes | Examination Notes (applying to all assessments) - none | |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Coursework | 2000 words (or equiv | early semester 2 | 20 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Critical Appraisal |
| Coursework | 1000 words or equiv | early sesmester 2 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | SPSS assignment |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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