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Activity Number:
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254
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Teaching Statistics in the Health Sciences
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| Abstract - #309516 |
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Title:
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Developing a Biostatistical Collaboration Course in a Health Research Methodology Program
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Author(s):
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Lehana Thabane*+ and Stephen Walter and Steven E. Hanna and Charlie Goldsmith and Eleanor Pullenayegum
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Companies:
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McMaster University and McMaster University and McMaster University and McMaster University and McMaster University
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Address:
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Centre for Evaluation of Medicines, Hamilton, ON, L8N 1G6, Canada
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Keywords:
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Biostatistics ; Health Research ; Collaboration ; Mentor ; Internship ; Graduate course
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Abstract:
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Effective statistical collaboration in a multidisciplinary health research environment requires skills not taught in theoretical statistics courses. Graduates often learn such skills through trial-and-error. In this presentation, we discuss the development of a biostatistical collaboration course aimed at graduate level students in a Health Research Methodology PhD program with Specialization in Biostatistics. The objectives of the course include to promote enthusiasm for and commitment to excellence in statistical collaboration in health research, to develop skills in applied statistics, and to enhance collaboration and communication among statisticians and nonstatistician researchers. The course uses an innovative combination of lectures, tutorial discussions with guest lecturers, videotaped practice sessions, and internship with an experienced biostatistician mentor.
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