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Research Methodology
| Code: | ERO 11 | Acronym: | METINV |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Dental Sciences |
Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Curso de Especialização |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Oral Rehabilitation Specialization |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERO | 4 | Oral Rehabilitation Specialization - Study Plan 2011/2012 | 2 | - | 2 | 18 | 54 |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
Enable to address the different types of scientific publications.
Acquire notions about extrinsic and intrinsic properties of the diagnostic methods.
Select a method of diagnosis according to their properties.
Identify the sources of the two main errors of measurements and estimates and procedures for minimization.
Understanding of the main goals in review articles, systematic review and meta-analysis.
Learning outcomes and competences
Enable to address the different types of scientific publications.
Acquire notions about extrinsic and intrinsic properties of the diagnostic methods.
Select a method of diagnosis according to their properties.
Identify the sources of the two main errors of measurements and estimates and procedures for minimization.
Understanding of the main goals in review articles, systematic review and meta-analysis.
Working method
PresencialProgram
1.
Identification of different types of papers.
Presentation on the best approach: scientific papers, posters and short comunications.
General principles of literature.
2.
Determination of intrinsic and extrinsic properties of the diagnostic tests. Interpretation of the likelihood ratio.
Interpretation of ROC curves.
3.
Error concept of bias and random. Properties: validity and reliability.
Concordance analysis. Sources of bias and random errors. Strategies at the research methodology and statistical analysis to minimize the respective errors.
4.
Presentation of the main differences between the three types of scientific review. Difficulties and implementation strategies. Interpretation of results of meta-analysis articles (forest plots).
Mandatory literature
Gordis Leon; Epidemiology. ISBN: 978-1-4160-4002-6Oliveira A. Gouveia; Bioestatística, epidemiologia e investigação. ISBN: 978-972-757-558-9
Daniel Wayne W.; Biostatistics. ISBN: 978-0471-45654-4
Marques de Sá, Joaquim, P.; Applied statistics using SPSS, Statistica, MatLab and R, Springer. ISBN: 978-3-540-71971-7
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical and practical lessonsSoftware
SPSSEvaluation Type
Evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Description | Type | Time (hours) | Weight (%) | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance (estimated) | Participação presencial | 18,00 | 100,00 | |
| Total: | - | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Description | Type | Time (hours) | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequência das aulas | 18 | ||
| Estudo autónomo | 36 | ||
| Total: | 54,00 |
Eligibility for exams
According to the legislation in forceCalculation formula of final grade
Evaluation by final exam = 100%.Final classification attributed on a scale of 0 to 20 points.
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